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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.54, 2,607.16 and 568.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.54, 2,607.16 and 568.27 is: 852.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.54 : 2,607.16 = 568.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.54/2,607.16 = 568.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.54x = 2,607.16 × 568.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.54x = 1,481,570.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,570.81/1,738.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.19

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