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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.11, 2,657.70 and 730.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.11, 2,657.70 and 730.92 is: 1,096.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.11 : 2,657.70 = 730.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.11/2,657.70 = 730.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.11x = 2,657.70 × 730.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.11x = 1,942,562.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,562.43/1,771.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.80

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