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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724.62, 2,586.90 and 426.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724.62, 2,586.90 and 426.04 is: 639.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724.62 : 2,586.90 = 426.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724.62/2,586.90 = 426.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724.62x = 2,586.90 × 426.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724.62x = 1,102,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,122.88/1,724.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.05

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