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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.74, 2,411.32 and 741.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.74, 2,411.32 and 741.66 is: 1,113.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.74 : 2,411.32 = 741.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.74/2,411.32 = 741.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.74x = 2,411.32 × 741.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.74x = 1,788,379.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,379.59/1,606.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.05

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