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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.82, 2,591.72 and 573.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.82, 2,591.72 and 573.57 is: 860.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.82 : 2,591.72 = 573.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.82/2,591.72 = 573.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.82x = 2,591.72 × 573.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.82x = 1,486,532.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,532.84/1,727.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.35

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