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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.32, 2,605.76 and 438.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.32, 2,605.76 and 438.71 is: 658.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.32 : 2,605.76 = 438.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.32/2,605.76 = 438.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.32x = 2,605.76 × 438.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.32x = 1,143,170.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,170.78/1,737.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.01

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