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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.93, 2,609.48 and 712.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.93, 2,609.48 and 712.93 is: 1,069.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.93 : 2,609.48 = 712.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.93/2,609.48 = 712.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.93x = 2,609.48 × 712.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.93x = 1,860,376.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,376.58/1,738.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.84

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