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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730.58, 2,597.24 and 805.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730.58, 2,597.24 and 805.66 is: 1,209.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730.58 : 2,597.24 = 805.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730.58/2,597.24 = 805.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730.58x = 2,597.24 × 805.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730.58x = 2,092,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,500.24/1,730.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.13

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