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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,732.95, 2,599.56 and 855.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,732.95, 2,599.56 and 855.93 is: 1,283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,732.95 : 2,599.56 = 855.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,732.95/2,599.56 = 855.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,732.95x = 2,599.56 × 855.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,732.95x = 2,225,041.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,041.39/1,732.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.96

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