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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.53, 2,594.75 and 907.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.53, 2,594.75 and 907.57 is: 1,361.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.53 : 2,594.75 = 907.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.53/2,594.75 = 907.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.53x = 2,594.75 × 907.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.53x = 2,354,917.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,917.26/1,729.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.59

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