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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.39, 2,417.09 and 745.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.39, 2,417.09 and 745.59 is: 1,118.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.39 : 2,417.09 = 745.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.39/2,417.09 = 745.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.39x = 2,417.09 × 745.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.39x = 1,802,154.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,154.41/1,611.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.39

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