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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.83, 2,432.92 and 744.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.83, 2,432.92 and 744.19 is: 1,116.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.83 : 2,432.92 = 744.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.83/2,432.92 = 744.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.83x = 2,432.92 × 744.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.83x = 1,810,542.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,542.57/1,621.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.36

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