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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.86, 2,606.96 and 750.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.86, 2,606.96 and 750.50 is: 1,125.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.86 : 2,606.96 = 750.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.86/2,606.96 = 750.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.86x = 2,606.96 × 750.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.86x = 1,956,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,523.48/1,738.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.18

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