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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.96, 2,589.22 and 556.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.96, 2,589.22 and 556.60 is: 834.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.96 : 2,589.22 = 556.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.96/2,589.22 = 556.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.96x = 2,589.22 × 556.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.96x = 1,441,159.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,159.85/1,726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.51

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