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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,735.74, 2,602.98 and 639.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,735.74, 2,602.98 and 639.78 is: 959.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,735.74 : 2,602.98 = 639.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,735.74/2,602.98 = 639.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,735.74x = 2,602.98 × 639.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,735.74x = 1,665,334.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,334.54/1,735.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.44

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