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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.55, 2,490.53 and 736.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.55, 2,490.53 and 736.95 is: 1,104.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.55 : 2,490.53 = 736.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.55/2,490.53 = 736.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.55x = 2,490.53 × 736.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.55x = 1,835,392.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,392.40/1,661.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.63

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