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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.89, 2,597.22 and 498.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.89, 2,597.22 and 498.97 is: 748.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.89 : 2,597.22 = 498.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.89/2,597.22 = 498.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.89x = 2,597.22 × 498.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.89x = 1,295,923.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,923.12/1,731.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.27

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