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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.92, 2,407.56 and 739

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.92, 2,407.56 and 739 is: 1,108.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.92 : 2,407.56 = 739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.92/2,407.56 = 739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.92x = 2,407.56 × 739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.92x = 1,779,186.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,186.84/1,604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.58

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