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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.64, 2,498.04 and 741.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.64, 2,498.04 and 741.24 is: 1,112.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.64 : 2,498.04 = 741.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.64/2,498.04 = 741.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.64x = 2,498.04 × 741.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.64x = 1,851,647.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,647.17/1,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.34

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