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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.44, 2,414.78 and 744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.44, 2,414.78 and 744 is: 1,115.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.44 : 2,414.78 = 744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.44/2,414.78 = 744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.44x = 2,414.78 × 744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.44x = 1,796,596.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,596.32/1,610.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.59

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