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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.72, 2,607.68 and 505.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.72, 2,607.68 and 505.84 is: 758.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.72 : 2,607.68 = 505.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.72/2,607.68 = 505.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.72x = 2,607.68 × 505.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.72x = 1,319,068.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,068.85/1,738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.64

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