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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,613.76, 2,421.12 and 748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,613.76, 2,421.12 and 748.80 is: 1,123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,613.76 : 2,421.12 = 748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,613.76/2,421.12 = 748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,613.76x = 2,421.12 × 748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,613.76x = 1,812,934.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,934.66/1,613.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.42

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