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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.69, 2,389.19 and 1,102.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.69, 2,389.19 and 1,102.05 is: 1,520.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.69 : 2,389.19 = 1,102.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.69/2,389.19 = 1,102.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.69x = 2,389.19 × 1,102.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.69x = 2,633,001.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,001.33/1,731.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.48

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