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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,733.62, 2,601.46 and 638.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,733.62, 2,601.46 and 638.09 is: 957.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,733.62 : 2,601.46 = 638.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,733.62/2,601.46 = 638.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,733.62x = 2,601.46 × 638.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,733.62x = 1,659,965.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,965.61/1,733.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.51

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