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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.88, 2,598.28 and 499.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.88, 2,598.28 and 499.39 is: 749.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.88 : 2,598.28 = 499.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.88/2,598.28 = 499.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.88x = 2,598.28 × 499.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.88x = 1,297,554.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,554.61/1,731.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.22

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