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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.77, 2,594.78 and 1,040.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.77, 2,594.78 and 1,040.87 is: 1,561.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.77 : 2,594.78 = 1,040.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.77/2,594.78 = 1,040.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.77x = 2,594.78 × 1,040.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.77x = 2,700,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,810.48/1,729.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.37

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