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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.56, 2,586.20 and 994.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.56, 2,586.20 and 994.32 is: 1,489.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.56 : 2,586.20 = 994.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.56/2,586.20 = 994.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.56x = 2,586.20 × 994.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.56x = 2,571,505.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,505.41/1,726.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.38

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