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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.17, 2,432.49 and 743.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.17, 2,432.49 and 743.94 is: 1,116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.17 : 2,432.49 = 743.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.17/2,432.49 = 743.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.17x = 2,432.49 × 743.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.17x = 1,809,626.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,626.61/1,621.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.25

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