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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,733.81, 2,598.89 and 911.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,733.81, 2,598.89 and 911.86 is: 1,366.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,733.81 : 2,598.89 = 911.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,733.81/2,598.89 = 911.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,733.81x = 2,598.89 × 911.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,733.81x = 2,369,812.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,812.78/1,733.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.83

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