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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,735.33, 2,600.64 and 638.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,735.33, 2,600.64 and 638.65 is: 957.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,735.33 : 2,600.64 = 638.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,735.33/2,600.64 = 638.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,735.33x = 2,600.64 × 638.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,735.33x = 1,660,898.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,898.74/1,735.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.11

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