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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724.97, 2,585.62 and 684.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724.97, 2,585.62 and 684.53 is: 1,026.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724.97 : 2,585.62 = 684.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724.97/2,585.62 = 684.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724.97x = 2,585.62 × 684.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724.97x = 1,769,932.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,932.08/1,724.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.06

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