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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,735.52, 2,601.23 and 913.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,735.52, 2,601.23 and 913.37 is: 1,368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,735.52 : 2,601.23 = 913.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,735.52/2,601.23 = 913.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,735.52x = 2,601.23 × 913.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,735.52x = 2,375,867.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,867.87/1,735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.97

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