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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,732.03, 2,597.64 and 866.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,732.03, 2,597.64 and 866.14 is: 1,299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,732.03 : 2,597.64 = 866.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,732.03/2,597.64 = 866.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,732.03x = 2,597.64 × 866.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,732.03x = 2,249,919.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,919.91/1,732.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.01

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