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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.69, 2,594.53 and 690.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.69, 2,594.53 and 690.15 is: 1,035.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.69 : 2,594.53 = 690.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.69/2,594.53 = 690.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.69x = 2,594.53 × 690.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.69x = 1,790,625.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,625.47/1,729.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.23

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