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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,728.72, 2,592.96 and 430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,728.72, 2,592.96 and 430.20 is: 645.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,728.72 : 2,592.96 = 430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,728.72/2,592.96 = 430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,728.72x = 2,592.96 × 430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,728.72x = 1,115,491.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,491.39/1,728.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.27

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