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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.88, 2,419.12 and 735.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.88, 2,419.12 and 735.13 is: 1,102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.88 : 2,419.12 = 735.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.88/2,419.12 = 735.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.88x = 2,419.12 × 735.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.88x = 1,778,353.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,353.89/1,612.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.60

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