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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.33, 2,584.59 and 626.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.33, 2,584.59 and 626.59 is: 940.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.33 : 2,584.59 = 626.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.33/2,584.59 = 626.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.33x = 2,584.59 × 626.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.33x = 1,619,478.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,478.25/1,722.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.28

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