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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.43, 2,606.13 and 438.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.43, 2,606.13 and 438.90 is: 658.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.43 : 2,606.13 = 438.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.43/2,606.13 = 438.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.43x = 2,606.13 × 438.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.43x = 1,143,820.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,820.68/1,737.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.34

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