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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724.63, 2,586.70 and 554.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724.63, 2,586.70 and 554.48 is: 831.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724.63 : 2,586.70 = 554.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724.63/2,586.70 = 554.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724.63x = 2,586.70 × 554.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724.63x = 1,434,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,270.64/1,724.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.64

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