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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.09, 2,606.76 and 915.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.09, 2,606.76 and 915.12 is: 1,373.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.09 : 2,606.76 = 915.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.09/2,606.76 = 915.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.09x = 2,606.76 × 915.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.09x = 2,385,498.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,498.21/1,737.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.27

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