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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,735.47, 2,604.23 and 640.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,735.47, 2,604.23 and 640.59 is: 961.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,735.47 : 2,604.23 = 640.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,735.47/2,604.23 = 640.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,735.47x = 2,604.23 × 640.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,735.47x = 1,668,240.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,240.49/1,735.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.26

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