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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.74, 2,403.41 and 736.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.74, 2,403.41 and 736.66 is: 1,105.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.74 : 2,403.41 = 736.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.74/2,403.41 = 736.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.74x = 2,403.41 × 736.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.74x = 1,770,496.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,496.01/1,601.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.36

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