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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,732.64, 2,598.12 and 578

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,732.64, 2,598.12 and 578 is: 866.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,732.64 : 2,598.12 = 578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,732.64/2,598.12 = 578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,732.64x = 2,598.12 × 578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,732.64x = 1,501,713.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,713.36/1,732.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.72

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