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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.74, 2,576.10 and 730.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.74, 2,576.10 and 730.55 is: 1,095.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.74 : 2,576.10 = 730.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.74/2,576.10 = 730.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.74x = 2,576.10 × 730.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.74x = 1,881,962.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,962.00/1,717.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.60

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