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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.46, 2,607.30 and 698.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.46, 2,607.30 and 698.50 is: 1,047.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.46 : 2,607.30 = 698.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.46/2,607.30 = 698.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.46x = 2,607.30 × 698.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.46x = 1,821,199.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,199.05/1,738.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.59

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