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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.72, 2,444.13 and 754.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.72, 2,444.13 and 754.94 is: 1,130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.72 : 2,444.13 = 754.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.72/2,444.13 = 754.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.72x = 2,444.13 × 754.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.72x = 1,845,177.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,177.61/1,631.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.82

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