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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.74, 2,411.92 and 1,118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.74, 2,411.92 and 1,118.67 is: 1,675.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.74 : 2,411.92 = 1,118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.74/2,411.92 = 1,118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.74x = 2,411.92 × 1,118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.74x = 2,698,142.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,142.55/1,610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.10

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