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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,733.59, 2,600.49 and 638.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,733.59, 2,600.49 and 638.72 is: 958.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,733.59 : 2,600.49 = 638.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,733.59/2,600.49 = 638.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,733.59x = 2,600.49 × 638.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,733.59x = 1,660,984.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,984.12/1,733.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.12

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