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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.52, 2,386.38 and 1,099.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.52, 2,386.38 and 1,099.82 is: 1,517.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.52 : 2,386.38 = 1,099.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.52/2,386.38 = 1,099.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.52x = 2,386.38 × 1,099.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.52x = 2,624,579.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,579.74/1,729.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.52

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