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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.31, 2,607.56 and 439.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.31, 2,607.56 and 439.79 is: 659.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.31 : 2,607.56 = 439.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.31/2,607.56 = 439.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.31x = 2,607.56 × 439.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.31x = 1,146,776.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,776.61/1,738.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.71

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