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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.84, 2,407.38 and 738.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.84, 2,407.38 and 738.76 is: 1,108.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.84 : 2,407.38 = 738.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.84/2,407.38 = 738.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.84x = 2,407.38 × 738.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.84x = 1,778,476.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,476.05/1,603.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.89

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