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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.25, 2,430.61 and 744.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.25, 2,430.61 and 744.32 is: 1,115.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.25 : 2,430.61 = 744.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.25/2,430.61 = 744.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.25x = 2,430.61 × 744.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.25x = 1,809,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,155.85/1,621.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.90

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