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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730.67, 2,596.11 and 498.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730.67, 2,596.11 and 498.05 is: 747.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730.67 : 2,596.11 = 498.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730.67/2,596.11 = 498.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730.67x = 2,596.11 × 498.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730.67x = 1,292,992.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,992.59/1,730.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.11

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