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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.86, 2,598.83 and 636.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.86, 2,598.83 and 636.34 is: 954.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.86 : 2,598.83 = 636.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.86/2,598.83 = 636.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.86x = 2,598.83 × 636.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.86x = 1,653,739.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,739.48/1,731.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.89

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