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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.37, 2,413.40 and 744.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.37, 2,413.40 and 744.93 is: 1,116.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.37 : 2,413.40 = 744.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.37/2,413.40 = 744.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.37x = 2,413.40 × 744.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.37x = 1,797,810.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,810.34/1,610.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.40

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