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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.66, 2,655.72 and 730.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.66, 2,655.72 and 730.35 is: 1,095.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.66 : 2,655.72 = 730.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.66/2,655.72 = 730.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.66x = 2,655.72 × 730.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.66x = 1,939,605.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,605.10/1,770.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.41

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