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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.92, 2,424.54 and 749.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.92, 2,424.54 and 749.70 is: 1,124.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.92 : 2,424.54 = 749.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.92/2,424.54 = 749.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.92x = 2,424.54 × 749.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.92x = 1,817,677.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,677.64/1,615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.86

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