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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.56, 2,590.08 and 904.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.56, 2,590.08 and 904.08 is: 1,356.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.56 : 2,590.08 = 904.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.56/2,590.08 = 904.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.56x = 2,590.08 × 904.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.56x = 2,341,639.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,639.53/1,726.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.25

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