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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.85, 2,418.95 and 735.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.85, 2,418.95 and 735.11 is: 1,102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.85 : 2,418.95 = 735.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.85/2,418.95 = 735.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.85x = 2,418.95 × 735.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.85x = 1,778,189.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,189.01/1,612.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.52

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