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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.09, 2,583.19 and 423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.09, 2,583.19 and 423.56 is: 635.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.09 : 2,583.19 = 423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.09/2,583.19 = 423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.09x = 2,583.19 × 423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.09x = 1,094,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,142.94/1,722.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.36

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