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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.41, 2,598.58 and 899.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.41, 2,598.58 and 899.03 is: 1,349.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.41 : 2,598.58 = 899.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.41/2,598.58 = 899.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.41x = 2,598.58 × 899.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.41x = 2,336,209.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,209.00/1,731.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.31

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