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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.57, 2,594.86 and 852.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.57, 2,594.86 and 852.34 is: 1,278.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.57 : 2,594.86 = 852.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.57/2,594.86 = 852.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.57x = 2,594.86 × 852.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.57x = 2,211,698.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,698.66/1,729.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.75

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