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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,732.56, 2,599.26 and 499.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,732.56, 2,599.26 and 499.94 is: 750.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,732.56 : 2,599.26 = 499.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,732.56/2,599.26 = 499.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,732.56x = 2,599.26 × 499.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,732.56x = 1,299,468.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,468.92/1,732.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.03

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