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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730.99, 2,596.02 and 498.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730.99, 2,596.02 and 498.06 is: 746.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730.99 : 2,596.02 = 498.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730.99/2,596.02 = 498.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730.99x = 2,596.02 × 498.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730.99x = 1,292,973.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,973.72/1,730.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.96

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