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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.86, 2,564.66 and 737.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.86, 2,564.66 and 737.64 is: 1,105.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.86 : 2,564.66 = 737.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.86/2,564.66 = 737.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.86x = 2,564.66 × 737.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.86x = 1,891,797.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,797.65/1,710.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.76

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