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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.88, 2,565.50 and 736.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.88, 2,565.50 and 736.66 is: 1,105.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.88 : 2,565.50 = 736.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.88/2,565.50 = 736.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.88x = 2,565.50 × 736.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.88x = 1,889,900.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,900.75/1,709.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.29

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