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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.58, 2,656.20 and 731.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.58, 2,656.20 and 731.17 is: 1,096.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.58 : 2,656.20 = 731.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.58/2,656.20 = 731.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.58x = 2,656.20 × 731.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.58x = 1,942,133.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,133.75/1,770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.89

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