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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.34, 2,606.03 and 438.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.34, 2,606.03 and 438.82 is: 658.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.34 : 2,606.03 = 438.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.34/2,606.03 = 438.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.34x = 2,606.03 × 438.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.34x = 1,143,578.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,578.08/1,737.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.24

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