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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.94, 2,588.59 and 555.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.94, 2,588.59 and 555.97 is: 833.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.94 : 2,588.59 = 555.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.94/2,588.59 = 555.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.94x = 2,588.59 × 555.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.94x = 1,439,178.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,178.38/1,725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.85

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