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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.05, 2,603.61 and 913.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.05, 2,603.61 and 913.55 is: 1,369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.05 : 2,603.61 = 913.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.05/2,603.61 = 913.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.05x = 2,603.61 × 913.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.05x = 2,378,514.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,514.90/1,737.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.29

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