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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.59, 2,593.35 and 688.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.59, 2,593.35 and 688.74 is: 1,032.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.59 : 2,593.35 = 688.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.59/2,593.35 = 688.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.59x = 2,593.35 × 688.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.59x = 1,786,143.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,143.88/1,729.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.70

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