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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,734.81, 2,599.60 and 1,156.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,734.81, 2,599.60 and 1,156.47 is: 1,732.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,734.81 : 2,599.60 = 1,156.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,734.81/2,599.60 = 1,156.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,734.81x = 2,599.60 × 1,156.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,734.81x = 3,006,359.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006,359.41/1,734.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.96

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