Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.02, 2,605.81 and 642.09
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,738.02, 2,605.81 and 642.09 is: 962.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,738.02 : 2,605.81 = 642.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,738.02/2,605.81 = 642.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,738.02x = 2,605.81 × 642.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,738.02x = 1,673,164.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,673,164.54/1,738.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 962.68
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