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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.74, 2,419.77 and 954.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.74, 2,419.77 and 954.83 is: 1,433.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.74 : 2,419.77 = 954.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.74/2,419.77 = 954.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.74x = 2,419.77 × 954.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.74x = 2,310,468.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,468.99/1,611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.52

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