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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.58, 2,563.61 and 722.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.58, 2,563.61 and 722.19 is: 1,082.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.58 : 2,563.61 = 722.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.58/2,563.61 = 722.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.58x = 2,563.61 × 722.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.58x = 1,851,409.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,409.89/1,709.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.96

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