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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.19, 2,607.30 and 439.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.19, 2,607.30 and 439.66 is: 659.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.19 : 2,607.30 = 439.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.19/2,607.30 = 439.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.19x = 2,607.30 × 439.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.19x = 1,146,319.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,319.00/1,738.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.49

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