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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.73, 2,595.10 and 805.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.73, 2,595.10 and 805.93 is: 1,209.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.73 : 2,595.10 = 805.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.73/2,595.10 = 805.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.73x = 2,595.10 × 805.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.73x = 2,091,468.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,468.94/1,729.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.13

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