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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.87, 2,606.98 and 505.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.87, 2,606.98 and 505.29 is: 757.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.87 : 2,606.98 = 505.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.87/2,606.98 = 505.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.87x = 2,606.98 × 505.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.87x = 1,317,287.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,287.43/1,737.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.99

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