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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.58, 2,591.64 and 557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.58, 2,591.64 and 557.20 is: 835.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.58 : 2,591.64 = 557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.58/2,591.64 = 557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.58x = 2,591.64 × 557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.58x = 1,444,062.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,062.96/1,727.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.89

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