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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.72, 2,608.08 and 712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.72, 2,608.08 and 712 is: 1,068

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.72 : 2,608.08 = 712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.72/2,608.08 = 712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.72x = 2,608.08 × 712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.72x = 1,856,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,952.96/1,738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068

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