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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,732.28, 2,598.55 and 499.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,732.28, 2,598.55 and 499.70 is: 749.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,732.28 : 2,598.55 = 499.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,732.28/2,598.55 = 499.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,732.28x = 2,598.55 × 499.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,732.28x = 1,298,500.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,500.68/1,732.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.59

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