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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.13, 2,589.20 and 571.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.13, 2,589.20 and 571.88 is: 857.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.13 : 2,589.20 = 571.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.13/2,589.20 = 571.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.13x = 2,589.20 × 571.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.13x = 1,480,695.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,695.89/1,726.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.81

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