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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.58, 2,607.06 and 1,008.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.58, 2,607.06 and 1,008.36 is: 1,512.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.58 : 2,607.06 = 1,008.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.58/2,607.06 = 1,008.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.58x = 2,607.06 × 1,008.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.58x = 2,628,855.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,855.02/1,738.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.07

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