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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.52, 2,427.17 and 741.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.52, 2,427.17 and 741.71 is: 1,111.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.52 : 2,427.17 = 741.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.52/2,427.17 = 741.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.52x = 2,427.17 × 741.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.52x = 1,800,240.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,240.42/1,619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.59

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