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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.43, 2,608.73 and 712.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.43, 2,608.73 and 712.43 is: 1,069.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.43 : 2,608.73 = 712.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.43/2,608.73 = 712.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.43x = 2,608.73 × 712.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.43x = 1,858,533.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,533.95/1,738.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.09

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