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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729, 2,593.82 and 817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729, 2,593.82 and 817 is: 1,225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729 : 2,593.82 = 817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729/2,593.82 = 817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729x = 2,593.82 × 817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729x = 2,119,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,150.94/1,729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.65

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