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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.14, 2,606.40 and 1,007.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.14, 2,606.40 and 1,007.93 is: 1,511.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.14 : 2,606.40 = 1,007.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.14/2,606.40 = 1,007.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.14x = 2,606.40 × 1,007.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.14x = 2,627,068.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,068.75/1,738.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.43

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