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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730.06, 2,594.55 and 907.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730.06, 2,594.55 and 907.90 is: 1,361.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730.06 : 2,594.55 = 907.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730.06/2,594.55 = 907.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730.06x = 2,594.55 × 907.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730.06x = 2,355,591.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,591.95/1,730.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.57

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