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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.83, 2,426.46 and 740.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.83, 2,426.46 and 740.06 is: 1,109.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.83 : 2,426.46 = 740.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.83/2,426.46 = 740.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.83x = 2,426.46 × 740.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.83x = 1,795,725.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,725.99/1,617.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.96

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