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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.56, 2,604.72 and 582.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.56, 2,604.72 and 582.50 is: 873.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.56 : 2,604.72 = 582.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.56/2,604.72 = 582.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.56x = 2,604.72 × 582.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.56x = 1,517,249.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,249.40/1,737.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.21

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