Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.92, 2,597.50 and 562.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,731.92, 2,597.50 and 562.02 is: 842.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,731.92 : 2,597.50 = 562.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,731.92/2,597.50 = 562.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,731.92x = 2,597.50 × 562.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,731.92x = 1,459,846.95 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,459,846.95/1,731.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 842.91
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