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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.94, 2,594.72 and 690.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.94, 2,594.72 and 690.08 is: 1,035.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.94 : 2,594.72 = 690.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.94/2,594.72 = 690.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.94x = 2,594.72 × 690.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.94x = 1,790,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,564.38/1,729.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.04

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