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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.43, 2,599.44 and 807.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.43, 2,599.44 and 807.63 is: 1,212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.43 : 2,599.44 = 807.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.43/2,599.44 = 807.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.43x = 2,599.44 × 807.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.43x = 2,099,390.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,390.60/1,731.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.52

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