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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.62, 2,587.82 and 555.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.62, 2,587.82 and 555.58 is: 833.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.62 : 2,587.82 = 555.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.62/2,587.82 = 555.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.62x = 2,587.82 × 555.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.62x = 1,437,728.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,728.10/1,725.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.17

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