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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.08, 2,608.74 and 873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.08, 2,608.74 and 873 is: 1,310.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.08 : 2,608.74 = 873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.08/2,608.74 = 873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.08x = 2,608.74 × 873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.08x = 2,277,430.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,430.02/1,738.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.31

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