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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.92, 2,408.88 and 740

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.92, 2,408.88 and 740 is: 1,110

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.92 : 2,408.88 = 740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.92/2,408.88 = 740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.92x = 2,408.88 × 740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.92x = 1,782,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,571.20/1,605.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110

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