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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,728.56, 2,592.80 and 430.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,728.56, 2,592.80 and 430.03 is: 645.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,728.56 : 2,592.80 = 430.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,728.56/2,592.80 = 430.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,728.56x = 2,592.80 × 430.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,728.56x = 1,114,981.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,981.78/1,728.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.04

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