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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,735.08, 2,600.19 and 913.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,735.08, 2,600.19 and 913.02 is: 1,368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,735.08 : 2,600.19 = 913.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,735.08/2,600.19 = 913.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,735.08x = 2,600.19 × 913.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,735.08x = 2,374,025.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,025.47/1,735.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.25

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