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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.76, 2,598.40 and 867.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.76, 2,598.40 and 867.04 is: 1,300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.76 : 2,598.40 = 867.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.76/2,598.40 = 867.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.76x = 2,598.40 × 867.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.76x = 2,252,916.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,916.74/1,731.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.94

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