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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730, 2,385.96 and 1,030.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730, 2,385.96 and 1,030.88 is: 1,421.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730 : 2,385.96 = 1,030.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730/2,385.96 = 1,030.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730x = 2,385.96 × 1,030.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730x = 2,459,638.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,638.44/1,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.76

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