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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.78, 2,608.19 and 440.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.78, 2,608.19 and 440.21 is: 660.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.78 : 2,608.19 = 440.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.78/2,608.19 = 440.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.78x = 2,608.19 × 440.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.78x = 1,148,151.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,151.32/1,738.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.32

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