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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.44, 2,607.19 and 813.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.44, 2,607.19 and 813.52 is: 1,220.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.44 : 2,607.19 = 813.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.44/2,607.19 = 813.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.44x = 2,607.19 × 813.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.44x = 2,121,001.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,001.21/1,738.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.06

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