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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.88, 2,418.06 and 746.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.88, 2,418.06 and 746.28 is: 1,119.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.88 : 2,418.06 = 746.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.88/2,418.06 = 746.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.88x = 2,418.06 × 746.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.88x = 1,804,549.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,549.82/1,611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.53

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