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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.02, 2,606.24 and 750.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.02, 2,606.24 and 750.37 is: 1,125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.02 : 2,606.24 = 750.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.02/2,606.24 = 750.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.02x = 2,606.24 × 750.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.02x = 1,955,644.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,644.31/1,738.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.21

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