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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724.16, 2,586.26 and 425.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724.16, 2,586.26 and 425.64 is: 638.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724.16 : 2,586.26 = 425.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724.16/2,586.26 = 425.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724.16x = 2,586.26 × 425.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724.16x = 1,100,813.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,813.58/1,724.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.46

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