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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,732.73, 2,599.05 and 434.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,732.73, 2,599.05 and 434.21 is: 651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,732.73 : 2,599.05 = 434.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,732.73/2,599.05 = 434.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,732.73x = 2,599.05 × 434.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,732.73x = 1,128,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,533.50/1,732.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.30

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