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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.64, 2,423.46 and 749.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.64, 2,423.46 and 749.84 is: 1,124.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.64 : 2,423.46 = 749.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.64/2,423.46 = 749.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.64x = 2,423.46 × 749.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.64x = 1,817,207.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,207.25/1,615.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.76

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