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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,739.59, 2,609.39 and 441.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,739.59, 2,609.39 and 441.06 is: 661.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,739.59 : 2,609.39 = 441.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,739.59/2,609.39 = 441.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,739.59x = 2,609.39 × 441.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,739.59x = 1,150,897.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,897.55/1,739.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.59

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