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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.99, 2,607.19 and 643.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.99, 2,607.19 and 643.15 is: 964.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.99 : 2,607.19 = 643.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.99/2,607.19 = 643.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.99x = 2,607.19 × 643.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.99x = 1,676,814.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,814.25/1,738.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.25

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