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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.23, 2,589.75 and 802.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.23, 2,589.75 and 802.43 is: 1,203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.23 : 2,589.75 = 802.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.23/2,589.75 = 802.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.23x = 2,589.75 × 802.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.23x = 2,078,080.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,080.14/1,726.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.83

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