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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730.57, 2,388.70 and 1,206.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730.57, 2,388.70 and 1,206.77 is: 1,665.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730.57 : 2,388.70 = 1,206.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730.57/2,388.70 = 1,206.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730.57x = 2,388.70 × 1,206.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730.57x = 2,882,611.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,611.50/1,730.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.70

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