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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.82, 2,606.71 and 421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.82, 2,606.71 and 421.56 is: 632.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.82 : 2,606.71 = 421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.82/2,606.71 = 421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.82x = 2,606.71 × 421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.82x = 1,098,884.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,884.67/1,737.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.34

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