Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.54, 2,594 and 633.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,729.54, 2,594 and 633.92 is: 950.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,729.54 : 2,594 = 633.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,729.54/2,594 = 633.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,729.54x = 2,594 × 633.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,729.54x = 1,644,388.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,644,388.48/1,729.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950.77
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