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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.67, 2,564.97 and 735.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.67, 2,564.97 and 735.51 is: 1,103.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.67 : 2,564.97 = 735.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.67/2,564.97 = 735.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.67x = 2,564.97 × 735.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.67x = 1,886,561.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,561.08/1,709.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.47

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