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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724.63, 2,587.45 and 994.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724.63, 2,587.45 and 994.73 is: 1,492.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724.63 : 2,587.45 = 994.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724.63/2,587.45 = 994.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724.63x = 2,587.45 × 994.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724.63x = 2,573,801.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,801.20/1,724.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.38

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