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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.96, 2,407.32 and 740.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.96, 2,407.32 and 740.88 is: 1,110.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.96 : 2,407.32 = 740.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.96/2,407.32 = 740.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.96x = 2,407.32 × 740.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.96x = 1,783,535.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,535.24/1,605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.57

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