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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.83, 2,592.52 and 632.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.83, 2,592.52 and 632.89 is: 948.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.83 : 2,592.52 = 632.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.83/2,592.52 = 632.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.83x = 2,592.52 × 632.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.83x = 1,640,771.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,771.92/1,729.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.52

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