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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730.10, 2,596.10 and 806.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730.10, 2,596.10 and 806.09 is: 1,209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730.10 : 2,596.10 = 806.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730.10/2,596.10 = 806.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730.10x = 2,596.10 × 806.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730.10x = 2,092,692.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,692.71/1,730.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.58

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