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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.58, 2,607.90 and 568.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.58, 2,607.90 and 568.59 is: 852.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.58 : 2,607.90 = 568.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.58/2,607.90 = 568.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.58x = 2,607.90 × 568.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.58x = 1,482,813.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,813.95/1,738.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.89

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