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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.41, 2,608.63 and 643.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.41, 2,608.63 and 643.53 is: 965.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.41 : 2,608.63 = 643.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.41/2,608.63 = 643.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.41x = 2,608.63 × 643.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.41x = 1,678,731.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,731.66/1,738.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.67

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