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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.89, 2,589.98 and 493.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.89, 2,589.98 and 493.97 is: 740.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.89 : 2,589.98 = 493.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.89/2,589.98 = 493.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.89x = 2,589.98 × 493.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.89x = 1,279,357.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,357.00/1,726.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.84

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