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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.76, 2,418.86 and 735.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.76, 2,418.86 and 735.07 is: 1,102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.76 : 2,418.86 = 735.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.76/2,418.86 = 735.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.76x = 2,418.86 × 735.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.76x = 1,778,015.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,015.65/1,612.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.47

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