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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.62, 2,606.87 and 505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.62, 2,606.87 and 505 is: 757.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.62 : 2,606.87 = 505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.62/2,606.87 = 505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.62x = 2,606.87 × 505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.62x = 1,316,469.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,469.35/1,737.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.63

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