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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.95, 2,451.53 and 758.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.95, 2,451.53 and 758.72 is: 1,136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.95 : 2,451.53 = 758.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.95/2,451.53 = 758.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.95x = 2,451.53 × 758.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.95x = 1,860,014.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,014.48/1,635.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.97

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