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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.96, 2,556.90 and 730.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.96, 2,556.90 and 730.44 is: 1,095.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.96 : 2,556.90 = 730.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.96/2,556.90 = 730.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.96x = 2,556.90 × 730.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.96x = 1,867,662.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,662.04/1,704.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.43

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