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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.52, 2,606.58 and 583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.52, 2,606.58 and 583 is: 874.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.52 : 2,606.58 = 583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.52/2,606.58 = 583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.52x = 2,606.58 × 583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.52x = 1,519,636.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,636.14/1,737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.60

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