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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.59, 2,588.84 and 630.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.59, 2,588.84 and 630.88 is: 946.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.59 : 2,588.84 = 630.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.59/2,588.84 = 630.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.59x = 2,588.84 × 630.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.59x = 1,633,247.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,247.38/1,725.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.49

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