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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.65, 2,592.42 and 997.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.65, 2,592.42 and 997.71 is: 1,495.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.65 : 2,592.42 = 997.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.65/2,592.42 = 997.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.65x = 2,592.42 × 997.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.65x = 2,586,483.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,483.36/1,729.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.38

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