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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724.91, 2,586.92 and 799.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724.91, 2,586.92 and 799.56 is: 1,199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724.91 : 2,586.92 = 799.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724.91/2,586.92 = 799.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724.91x = 2,586.92 × 799.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724.91x = 2,068,397.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,397.76/1,724.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.13

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