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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.93, 2,597.73 and 636.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.93, 2,597.73 and 636.45 is: 954.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.93 : 2,597.73 = 636.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.93/2,597.73 = 636.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.93x = 2,597.73 × 636.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.93x = 1,653,325.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,325.26/1,731.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.61

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