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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.94, 2,598.42 and 1,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.94, 2,598.42 and 1,029.80 is: 1,545.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.94 : 2,598.42 = 1,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.94/2,598.42 = 1,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.94x = 2,598.42 × 1,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.94x = 2,675,852.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,852.92/1,731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.00

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