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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.30, 2,416.14 and 745.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.30, 2,416.14 and 745.14 is: 1,117.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.30 : 2,416.14 = 745.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.30/2,416.14 = 745.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.30x = 2,416.14 × 745.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.30x = 1,800,362.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,362.56/1,611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.34

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