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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.14, 2,587.36 and 684.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.14, 2,587.36 and 684.70 is: 1,026.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.14 : 2,587.36 = 684.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.14/2,587.36 = 684.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.14x = 2,587.36 × 684.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.14x = 1,771,558.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,558.50/1,726.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.31

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