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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730.84, 2,596.32 and 432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730.84, 2,596.32 and 432.32 is: 648.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730.84 : 2,596.32 = 432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730.84/2,596.32 = 432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730.84x = 2,596.32 × 432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730.84x = 1,122,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,441.06/1,730.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.49

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