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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.53, 2,606.31 and 1,007.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.53, 2,606.31 and 1,007.24 is: 1,509.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.53 : 2,606.31 = 1,007.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.53/2,606.31 = 1,007.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.53x = 2,606.31 × 1,007.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.53x = 2,625,166.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,166.65/1,738.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.99

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