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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,728.06, 2,590.44 and 573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,728.06, 2,590.44 and 573 is: 858.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,728.06 : 2,590.44 = 573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,728.06/2,590.44 = 573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,728.06x = 2,590.44 × 573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,728.06x = 1,484,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,322.12/1,728.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.95

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