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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.82, 2,606.52 and 439.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.82, 2,606.52 and 439.30 is: 658.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.82 : 2,606.52 = 439.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.82/2,606.52 = 439.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.82x = 2,606.52 × 439.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.82x = 1,145,044.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,044.24/1,737.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.90

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