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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724.08, 2,586.21 and 569.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724.08, 2,586.21 and 569.92 is: 854.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724.08 : 2,586.21 = 569.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724.08/2,586.21 = 569.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724.08x = 2,586.21 × 569.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724.08x = 1,473,932.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,932.80/1,724.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.91

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