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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.84, 2,658.28 and 731.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.84, 2,658.28 and 731.90 is: 1,098.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.84 : 2,658.28 = 731.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.84/2,658.28 = 731.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.84x = 2,658.28 × 731.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.84x = 1,945,602.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,602.35/1,771.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.07

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