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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730.83, 2,596.37 and 853.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730.83, 2,596.37 and 853.80 is: 1,280.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730.83 : 2,596.37 = 853.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730.83/2,596.37 = 853.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730.83x = 2,596.37 × 853.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730.83x = 2,216,780.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,780.71/1,730.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.76

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