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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.42, 2,416.32 and 746.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.42, 2,416.32 and 746.34 is: 1,119.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.42 : 2,416.32 = 746.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.42/2,416.32 = 746.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.42x = 2,416.32 × 746.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.42x = 1,803,396.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,396.27/1,611.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.13

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