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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,734.45, 2,601.39 and 638.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,734.45, 2,601.39 and 638.73 is: 957.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,734.45 : 2,601.39 = 638.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,734.45/2,601.39 = 638.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,734.45x = 2,601.39 × 638.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,734.45x = 1,661,585.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,585.83/1,734.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.99

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