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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730.96, 2,592.98 and 805.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730.96, 2,592.98 and 805.22 is: 1,206.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730.96 : 2,592.98 = 805.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730.96/2,592.98 = 805.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730.96x = 2,592.98 × 805.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730.96x = 2,087,919.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,919.36/1,730.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.22

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