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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,735, 2,601.46 and 796.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,735, 2,601.46 and 796.77 is: 1,194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,735 : 2,601.46 = 796.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,735/2,601.46 = 796.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,735x = 2,601.46 × 796.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,735x = 2,072,765.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,765.28/1,735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.68

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