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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,735.44, 2,602.97 and 436.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,735.44, 2,602.97 and 436.91 is: 655.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,735.44 : 2,602.97 = 436.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,735.44/2,602.97 = 436.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,735.44x = 2,602.97 × 436.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,735.44x = 1,137,251.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,251.68/1,735.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.31

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