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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.93, 2,600.19 and 808.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.93, 2,600.19 and 808.13 is: 1,213.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.93 : 2,600.19 = 808.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.93/2,600.19 = 808.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.93x = 2,600.19 × 808.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.93x = 2,101,291.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,291.54/1,731.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.27

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