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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.15, 2,591.67 and 997.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.15, 2,591.67 and 997.21 is: 1,494.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.15 : 2,591.67 = 997.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.15/2,591.67 = 997.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.15x = 2,591.67 × 997.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.15x = 2,584,439.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,439.24/1,729.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.63

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