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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.82, 2,589.80 and 572.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.82, 2,589.80 and 572.42 is: 858.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.82 : 2,589.80 = 572.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.82/2,589.80 = 572.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.82x = 2,589.80 × 572.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.82x = 1,482,453.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,453.32/1,726.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.49

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