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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.93, 2,590.55 and 494.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.93, 2,590.55 and 494.31 is: 741.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.93 : 2,590.55 = 494.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.93/2,590.55 = 494.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.93x = 2,590.55 × 494.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.93x = 1,280,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,543.87/1,726.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.51

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