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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.51, 2,388.69 and 1,032.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.51, 2,388.69 and 1,032.84 is: 1,424.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.51 : 2,388.69 = 1,032.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.51/2,388.69 = 1,032.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.51x = 2,388.69 × 1,032.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.51x = 2,467,134.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,134.58/1,731.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.85

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