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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.66, 2,591.42 and 557.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.66, 2,591.42 and 557.70 is: 836.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.66 : 2,591.42 = 557.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.66/2,591.42 = 557.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.66x = 2,591.42 × 557.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.66x = 1,445,232.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,232.15/1,727.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.53

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