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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730.93, 2,594.48 and 805.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730.93, 2,594.48 and 805.10 is: 1,206.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730.93 : 2,594.48 = 805.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730.93/2,594.48 = 805.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730.93x = 2,594.48 × 805.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730.93x = 2,088,798.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,798.85/1,730.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.75

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