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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.94, 2,590.92 and 556.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.94, 2,590.92 and 556.92 is: 835.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.94 : 2,590.92 = 556.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.94/2,590.92 = 556.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.94x = 2,590.92 × 556.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.94x = 1,442,945.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,945.93/1,726.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.55

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