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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.35, 2,427.64 and 741.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.35, 2,427.64 and 741.56 is: 1,111.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.35 : 2,427.64 = 741.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.35/2,427.64 = 741.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.35x = 2,427.64 × 741.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.35x = 1,800,226.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,226.73/1,619.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.70

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