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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.62, 2,415.64 and 744.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.62, 2,415.64 and 744.54 is: 1,117.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.62 : 2,415.64 = 744.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.62/2,415.64 = 744.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.62x = 2,415.64 × 744.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.62x = 1,798,540.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,540.61/1,609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.37

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