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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.85, 2,606.73 and 583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.85, 2,606.73 and 583.60 is: 875.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.85 : 2,606.73 = 583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.85/2,606.73 = 583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.85x = 2,606.73 × 583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.85x = 1,521,287.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,287.63/1,737.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.38

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