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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.31, 2,404.92 and 737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.31, 2,404.92 and 737.60 is: 1,106.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.31 : 2,404.92 = 737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.31/2,404.92 = 737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.31x = 2,404.92 × 737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.31x = 1,773,868.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,868.99/1,603.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.38

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