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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.35, 2,589.92 and 493.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.35, 2,589.92 and 493.77 is: 740.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.35 : 2,589.92 = 493.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.35/2,589.92 = 493.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.35x = 2,589.92 × 493.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.35x = 1,278,824.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,824.80/1,726.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.77

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