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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.52, 2,606.97 and 1,008.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.52, 2,606.97 and 1,008.30 is: 1,511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.52 : 2,606.97 = 1,008.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.52/2,606.97 = 1,008.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.52x = 2,606.97 × 1,008.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.52x = 2,628,607.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,607.85/1,738.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.98

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