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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.93, 2,410.03 and 740.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.93, 2,410.03 and 740.42 is: 1,109.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.93 : 2,410.03 = 740.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.93/2,410.03 = 740.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.93x = 2,410.03 × 740.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.93x = 1,784,434.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,434.41/1,607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.77

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