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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.82, 2,595.06 and 560.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.82, 2,595.06 and 560.11 is: 840.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.82 : 2,595.06 = 560.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.82/2,595.06 = 560.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.82x = 2,595.06 × 560.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.82x = 1,453,512.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,512.57/1,729.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.27

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