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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724.44, 2,586.65 and 425.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724.44, 2,586.65 and 425.91 is: 638.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724.44 : 2,586.65 = 425.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724.44/2,586.65 = 425.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724.44x = 2,586.65 × 425.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724.44x = 1,101,680.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,680.10/1,724.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.86

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