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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.04, 2,413.62 and 743.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.04, 2,413.62 and 743.34 is: 1,114.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.04 : 2,413.62 = 743.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.04/2,413.62 = 743.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.04x = 2,413.62 × 743.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.04x = 1,794,140.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,140.29/1,610.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.35

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