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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.35, 2,607.03 and 627.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.35, 2,607.03 and 627.61 is: 941.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.35 : 2,607.03 = 627.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.35/2,607.03 = 627.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.35x = 2,607.03 × 627.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.35x = 1,636,198.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,198.10/1,738.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.24

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