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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.80, 2,594.70 and 575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.80, 2,594.70 and 575.40 is: 863.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.80 : 2,594.70 = 575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.80/2,594.70 = 575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.80x = 2,594.70 × 575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.80x = 1,492,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,990.38/1,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.10

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