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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.66, 2,588.13 and 555.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.66, 2,588.13 and 555.77 is: 833.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.66 : 2,588.13 = 555.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.66/2,588.13 = 555.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.66x = 2,588.13 × 555.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.66x = 1,438,395.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,395.36/1,725.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.53

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