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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.58, 2,588.96 and 630.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.58, 2,588.96 and 630.86 is: 945.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.58 : 2,588.96 = 630.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.58/2,588.96 = 630.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.58x = 2,588.96 × 630.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.58x = 1,633,259.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,259.94/1,726.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.95

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