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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.47, 2,606.20 and 438.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.47, 2,606.20 and 438.93 is: 658.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.47 : 2,606.20 = 438.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.47/2,606.20 = 438.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.47x = 2,606.20 × 438.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.47x = 1,143,943.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,943.69/1,737.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.40

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