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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,735.02, 2,602.99 and 913.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,735.02, 2,602.99 and 913.07 is: 1,369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,735.02 : 2,602.99 = 913.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,735.02/2,602.99 = 913.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,735.02x = 2,602.99 × 913.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,735.02x = 2,376,712.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,712.08/1,735.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.85

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