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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.80, 2,388.18 and 1,067.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.80, 2,388.18 and 1,067.54 is: 1,473.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.80 : 2,388.18 = 1,067.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.80/2,388.18 = 1,067.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.80x = 2,388.18 × 1,067.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.80x = 2,549,477.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,477.68/1,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.86

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