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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.74, 2,595 and 907.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.74, 2,595 and 907.58 is: 1,361.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.74 : 2,595 = 907.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.74/2,595 = 907.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.74x = 2,595 × 907.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.74x = 2,355,170.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,170.10/1,729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.57

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