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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,732.23, 2,598.62 and 854.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,732.23, 2,598.62 and 854.75 is: 1,282.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,732.23 : 2,598.62 = 854.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,732.23/2,598.62 = 854.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,732.23x = 2,598.62 × 854.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,732.23x = 2,221,172.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,172.67/1,732.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.26

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