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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.53, 2,389.64 and 1,068.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.53, 2,389.64 and 1,068.03 is: 1,473.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.53 : 2,389.64 = 1,068.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.53/2,389.64 = 1,068.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.53x = 2,389.64 × 1,068.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.53x = 2,552,201.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,201.87/1,731.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.96

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