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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.64, 2,597.10 and 498.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.64, 2,597.10 and 498.73 is: 747.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.64 : 2,597.10 = 498.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.64/2,597.10 = 498.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.64x = 2,597.10 × 498.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.64x = 1,295,251.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,251.68/1,731.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.99

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