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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.48, 2,404.96 and 737.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.48, 2,404.96 and 737.68 is: 1,106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.48 : 2,404.96 = 737.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.48/2,404.96 = 737.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.48x = 2,404.96 × 737.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.48x = 1,774,090.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,090.89/1,603.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.40

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