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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730.94, 2,595.64 and 498.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730.94, 2,595.64 and 498.07 is: 746.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730.94 : 2,595.64 = 498.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730.94/2,595.64 = 498.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730.94x = 2,595.64 × 498.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730.94x = 1,292,807.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,807.92/1,730.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.88

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