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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,734.51, 2,601.77 and 1,003.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,734.51, 2,601.77 and 1,003.69 is: 1,505.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,734.51 : 2,601.77 = 1,003.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,734.51/2,601.77 = 1,003.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,734.51x = 2,601.77 × 1,003.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,734.51x = 2,611,359.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,359.01/1,734.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.53

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