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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.03, 2,607.06 and 439.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.03, 2,607.06 and 439.46 is: 659.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.03 : 2,607.06 = 439.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.03/2,607.06 = 439.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.03x = 2,607.06 × 439.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.03x = 1,145,698.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,698.59/1,738.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.19

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