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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.99, 2,589.42 and 556.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.99, 2,589.42 and 556.10 is: 834.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.99 : 2,589.42 = 556.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.99/2,589.42 = 556.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.99x = 2,589.42 × 556.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.99x = 1,439,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,973.68/1,725.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.29

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