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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.65, 2,576.13 and 731.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.65, 2,576.13 and 731.98 is: 1,097.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.65 : 2,576.13 = 731.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.65/2,576.13 = 731.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.65x = 2,576.13 × 731.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.65x = 1,885,675.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,675.64/1,718.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.18

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