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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.73, 2,415.68 and 744.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.73, 2,415.68 and 744.11 is: 1,116.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.73 : 2,415.68 = 744.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.73/2,415.68 = 744.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.73x = 2,415.68 × 744.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.73x = 1,797,527.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,527.92/1,609.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.66

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