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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.71, 2,607.25 and 1,008.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.71, 2,607.25 and 1,008.49 is: 1,512.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.71 : 2,607.25 = 1,008.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.71/2,607.25 = 1,008.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.71x = 2,607.25 × 1,008.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.71x = 2,629,383.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,383.03/1,738.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.27

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