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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.67, 2,589.86 and 631.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.67, 2,589.86 and 631.28 is: 946.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.67 : 2,589.86 = 631.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.67/2,589.86 = 631.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.67x = 2,589.86 × 631.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.67x = 1,634,934.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,934.87/1,726.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.87

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