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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.97, 2,588.91 and 630.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.97, 2,588.91 and 630.57 is: 945.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.97 : 2,588.91 = 630.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.97/2,588.91 = 630.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.97x = 2,588.91 × 630.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.97x = 1,632,486.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,486.61/1,726.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.29

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