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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.60, 2,590.80 and 959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.60, 2,590.80 and 959.20 is: 1,436.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.60 : 2,590.80 = 959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.60/2,590.80 = 959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.60x = 2,590.80 × 959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.60x = 2,485,095.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,095.36/1,729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.80

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