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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,732.52, 2,598.70 and 807.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,732.52, 2,598.70 and 807.76 is: 1,211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,732.52 : 2,598.70 = 807.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,732.52/2,598.70 = 807.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,732.52x = 2,598.70 × 807.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,732.52x = 2,099,125.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,125.91/1,732.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.60

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