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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.56, 2,606.22 and 584.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.56, 2,606.22 and 584.04 is: 875.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.56 : 2,606.22 = 584.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.56/2,606.22 = 584.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.56x = 2,606.22 × 584.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.56x = 1,522,136.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,136.73/1,738.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.52

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