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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.95, 2,607.21 and 813.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.95, 2,607.21 and 813.93 is: 1,220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.95 : 2,607.21 = 813.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.95/2,607.21 = 813.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.95x = 2,607.21 × 813.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.95x = 2,122,086.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,086.44/1,738.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.33

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