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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.33, 2,597.94 and 1,002.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.33, 2,597.94 and 1,002.33 is: 1,504.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.33 : 2,597.94 = 1,002.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.33/2,597.94 = 1,002.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.33x = 2,597.94 × 1,002.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.33x = 2,603,993.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,993.20/1,731.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.04

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