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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.51, 2,564.67 and 735.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.51, 2,564.67 and 735.70 is: 1,103.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.51 : 2,564.67 = 735.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.51/2,564.67 = 735.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.51x = 2,564.67 × 735.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.51x = 1,886,827.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,827.72/1,709.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.72

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