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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.41, 2,604.14 and 1,044.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.41, 2,604.14 and 1,044.70 is: 1,564.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.41 : 2,604.14 = 1,044.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.41/2,604.14 = 1,044.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.41x = 2,604.14 × 1,044.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.41x = 2,720,552.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,552.87/1,738.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.97

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