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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.38, 2,607.82 and 505.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.38, 2,607.82 and 505.63 is: 758.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.38 : 2,607.82 = 505.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.38/2,607.82 = 505.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.38x = 2,607.82 × 505.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.38x = 1,318,580.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,580.78/1,738.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.51

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