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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.13, 2,597.45 and 909.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.13, 2,597.45 and 909.20 is: 1,364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.13 : 2,597.45 = 909.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.13/2,597.45 = 909.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.13x = 2,597.45 × 909.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.13x = 2,361,601.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,601.54/1,731.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.20

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