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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.96, 2,606.95 and 439.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.96, 2,606.95 and 439.43 is: 659.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.96 : 2,606.95 = 439.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.96/2,606.95 = 439.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.96x = 2,606.95 × 439.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.96x = 1,145,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,577.46/1,737.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.15

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