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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.95, 2,599.31 and 910.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.95, 2,599.31 and 910.71 is: 1,366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.95 : 2,599.31 = 910.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.95/2,599.31 = 910.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.95x = 2,599.31 × 910.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.95x = 2,367,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,217.61/1,731.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.79

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