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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730.42, 2,596.37 and 908.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730.42, 2,596.37 and 908.49 is: 1,363.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730.42 : 2,596.37 = 908.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730.42/2,596.37 = 908.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730.42x = 2,596.37 × 908.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730.42x = 2,358,771.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,771.64/1,730.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.12

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