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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612, 2,415.54 and 1,150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612, 2,415.54 and 1,150.75 is: 1,724.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612 : 2,415.54 = 1,150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612/2,415.54 = 1,150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612x = 2,415.54 × 1,150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612x = 2,779,682.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,682.66/1,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.37

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