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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.23, 2,414.75 and 743.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.23, 2,414.75 and 743.91 is: 1,114.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.23 : 2,414.75 = 743.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.23/2,414.75 = 743.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.23x = 2,414.75 × 743.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.23x = 1,796,352.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,352.95/1,612.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.20

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