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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,728.51, 2,592.36 and 495.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,728.51, 2,592.36 and 495.57 is: 743.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,728.51 : 2,592.36 = 495.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,728.51/2,592.36 = 495.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,728.51x = 2,592.36 × 495.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,728.51x = 1,284,695.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,695.85/1,728.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.24

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