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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.86, 2,594.63 and 431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.86, 2,594.63 and 431.33 is: 646.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.86 : 2,594.63 = 431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.86/2,594.63 = 431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.86x = 2,594.63 × 431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.86x = 1,119,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,129.86/1,729.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.95

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