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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.26, 2,605.90 and 438.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.26, 2,605.90 and 438.74 is: 658.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.26 : 2,605.90 = 438.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.26/2,605.90 = 438.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.26x = 2,605.90 × 438.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.26x = 1,143,312.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,312.57/1,737.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.11

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