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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.02, 2,414.37 and 743.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.02, 2,414.37 and 743.42 is: 1,114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.02 : 2,414.37 = 743.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.02/2,414.37 = 743.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.02x = 2,414.37 × 743.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.02x = 1,794,890.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,890.95/1,611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.13

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