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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.44, 2,413.34 and 743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.44, 2,413.34 and 743 is: 1,114.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.44 : 2,413.34 = 743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.44/2,413.34 = 743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.44x = 2,413.34 × 743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.44x = 1,793,111.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,111.62/1,609.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.12

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