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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.92, 2,594.86 and 431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.92, 2,594.86 and 431.40 is: 647.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.92 : 2,594.86 = 431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.92/2,594.86 = 431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.92x = 2,594.86 × 431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.92x = 1,119,422.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,422.60/1,729.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.10

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