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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730.35, 2,596.70 and 1,144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730.35, 2,596.70 and 1,144.09 is: 1,716.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730.35 : 2,596.70 = 1,144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730.35/2,596.70 = 1,144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730.35x = 2,596.70 × 1,144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730.35x = 2,970,858.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,858.50/1,730.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.91

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