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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.77, 2,606.67 and 439.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.77, 2,606.67 and 439.25 is: 658.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.77 : 2,606.67 = 439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.77/2,606.67 = 439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.77x = 2,606.67 × 439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.77x = 1,144,966.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,966.76/1,737.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.87

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