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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.49, 2,418.87 and 832.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.49, 2,418.87 and 832.19 is: 1,248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.49 : 2,418.87 = 832.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.49/2,418.87 = 832.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.49x = 2,418.87 × 832.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.49x = 2,012,959.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,959.43/1,612.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.35

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