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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.09, 2,595.19 and 806.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.09, 2,595.19 and 806.14 is: 1,208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.09 : 2,595.19 = 806.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.09/2,595.19 = 806.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.09x = 2,595.19 × 806.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.09x = 2,092,086.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,086.47/1,731.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.54

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