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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.70, 2,595.08 and 907.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.70, 2,595.08 and 907.88 is: 1,362.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.70 : 2,595.08 = 907.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.70/2,595.08 = 907.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.70x = 2,595.08 × 907.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.70x = 2,356,021.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,021.23/1,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.10

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