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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.41, 2,594.88 and 907.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.41, 2,594.88 and 907.49 is: 1,361.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.41 : 2,594.88 = 907.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.41/2,594.88 = 907.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.41x = 2,594.88 × 907.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.41x = 2,354,828.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,828.63/1,729.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.64

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