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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,733.80, 2,600.96 and 638.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,733.80, 2,600.96 and 638.08 is: 957.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,733.80 : 2,600.96 = 638.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,733.80/2,600.96 = 638.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,733.80x = 2,600.96 × 638.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,733.80x = 1,659,608.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,608.38/1,733.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.21

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