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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.92, 2,596.44 and 807

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.92, 2,596.44 and 807 is: 1,209.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.92 : 2,596.44 = 807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.92/2,596.44 = 807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.92x = 2,596.44 × 807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.92x = 2,095,327.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,327.08/1,731.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.83

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