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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.96, 2,418.76 and 746.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.96, 2,418.76 and 746.88 is: 1,120.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.96 : 2,418.76 = 746.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.96/2,418.76 = 746.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.96x = 2,418.76 × 746.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.96x = 1,806,519.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,519.73/1,611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.70

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