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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.30, 2,606.04 and 697.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.30, 2,606.04 and 697.84 is: 1,046.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.30 : 2,606.04 = 697.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.30/2,606.04 = 697.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.30x = 2,606.04 × 697.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.30x = 1,818,598.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,598.95/1,738.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.19

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