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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.29, 2,407.34 and 738.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.29, 2,407.34 and 738.67 is: 1,108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.29 : 2,407.34 = 738.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.29/2,407.34 = 738.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.29x = 2,407.34 × 738.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.29x = 1,778,226.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,226.14/1,604.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.42

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