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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,728.59, 2,591.17 and 687.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,728.59, 2,591.17 and 687.94 is: 1,031.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,728.59 : 2,591.17 = 687.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,728.59/2,591.17 = 687.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,728.59x = 2,591.17 × 687.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,728.59x = 1,782,553.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,553.09/1,728.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.22

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