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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.24, 2,407.51 and 738.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.24, 2,407.51 and 738.73 is: 1,107.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.24 : 2,407.51 = 738.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.24/2,407.51 = 738.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.24x = 2,407.51 × 738.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.24x = 1,778,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,499.86/1,606.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.24

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