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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729, 2,386.02 and 1,108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729, 2,386.02 and 1,108.04 is: 1,529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729 : 2,386.02 = 1,108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729/2,386.02 = 1,108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729x = 2,386.02 × 1,108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729x = 2,643,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,805.60/1,729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.10

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