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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.11, 2,422.38 and 749.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.11, 2,422.38 and 749.03 is: 1,124.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.11 : 2,422.38 = 749.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.11/2,422.38 = 749.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.11x = 2,422.38 × 749.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.11x = 1,814,435.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,435.29/1,614.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.11

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