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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.28, 2,454.12 and 759.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.28, 2,454.12 and 759.55 is: 1,137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.28 : 2,454.12 = 759.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.28/2,454.12 = 759.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.28x = 2,454.12 × 759.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.28x = 1,864,026.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,026.85/1,638.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.80

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