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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.95, 2,423.61 and 738.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.95, 2,423.61 and 738.18 is: 1,107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.95 : 2,423.61 = 738.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.95/2,423.61 = 738.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.95x = 2,423.61 × 738.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.95x = 1,789,060.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,060.43/1,615.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.13

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