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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.81, 2,608.31 and 440.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.81, 2,608.31 and 440.29 is: 660.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.81 : 2,608.31 = 440.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.81/2,608.31 = 440.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.81x = 2,608.31 × 440.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.81x = 1,148,412.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,412.81/1,738.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.46

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