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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.06, 2,383.83 and 1,206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.06, 2,383.83 and 1,206.18 is: 1,661.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.06 : 2,383.83 = 1,206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.06/2,383.83 = 1,206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.06x = 2,383.83 × 1,206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.06x = 2,875,328.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,328.07/1,731.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.02

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