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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,732.59, 2,597.90 and 1,030.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,732.59, 2,597.90 and 1,030.10 is: 1,544.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,732.59 : 2,597.90 = 1,030.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,732.59/2,597.90 = 1,030.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,732.59x = 2,597.90 × 1,030.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,732.59x = 2,676,078.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,078.65/1,732.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.55

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