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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.68, 2,406.40 and 738.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.68, 2,406.40 and 738.08 is: 1,107.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.68 : 2,406.40 = 738.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.68/2,406.40 = 738.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.68x = 2,406.40 × 738.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.68x = 1,776,115.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,115.71/1,603.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.53

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