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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.71, 2,587.59 and 848.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.71, 2,587.59 and 848.54 is: 1,271.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.71 : 2,587.59 = 848.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.71/2,587.59 = 848.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.71x = 2,587.59 × 848.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.71x = 2,195,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,660.68/1,726.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.59

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