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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,735.74, 2,602.44 and 913.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,735.74, 2,602.44 and 913.14 is: 1,369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,735.74 : 2,602.44 = 913.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,735.74/2,602.44 = 913.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,735.74x = 2,602.44 × 913.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,735.74x = 2,376,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,392.06/1,735.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.09

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