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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.29, 2,587.95 and 685.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.29, 2,587.95 and 685.98 is: 1,028.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.29 : 2,587.95 = 685.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.29/2,587.95 = 685.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.29x = 2,587.95 × 685.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.29x = 1,775,281.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,281.94/1,726.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.38

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