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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.74, 2,582.59 and 423.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.74, 2,582.59 and 423.22 is: 634.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.74 : 2,582.59 = 423.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.74/2,582.59 = 423.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.74x = 2,582.59 × 423.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.74x = 1,093,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,003.74/1,721.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.83

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