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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731, 2,388.06 and 1,067.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731, 2,388.06 and 1,067.64 is: 1,472.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731 : 2,388.06 = 1,067.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731/2,388.06 = 1,067.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731x = 2,388.06 × 1,067.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731x = 2,549,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,588.38/1,731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.90

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