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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.71, 2,409.20 and 740.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.71, 2,409.20 and 740.25 is: 1,109.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.71 : 2,409.20 = 740.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.71/2,409.20 = 740.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.71x = 2,409.20 × 740.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.71x = 1,783,406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,406.60/1,606.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.97

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