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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.69, 2,594.49 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.69, 2,594.49 and 431.16 is: 646.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.69 : 2,594.49 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.69/2,594.49 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.69x = 2,594.49 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.69x = 1,118,640.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,640.31/1,729.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.73

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