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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.89, 2,421.62 and 749.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.89, 2,421.62 and 749.20 is: 1,123.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.89 : 2,421.62 = 749.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.89/2,421.62 = 749.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.89x = 2,421.62 × 749.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.89x = 1,814,277.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,277.70/1,614.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.47

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