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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.73, 2,387.18 and 1,030.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.73, 2,387.18 and 1,030.97 is: 1,422.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.73 : 2,387.18 = 1,030.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.73/2,387.18 = 1,030.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.73x = 2,387.18 × 1,030.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.73x = 2,461,110.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,110.96/1,729.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.83

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