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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,739.93, 2,607.98 and 814.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,739.93, 2,607.98 and 814.10 is: 1,220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,739.93 : 2,607.98 = 814.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,739.93/2,607.98 = 814.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,739.93x = 2,607.98 × 814.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,739.93x = 2,123,139.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,139.41/1,739.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.25

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