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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.79, 2,572.92 and 779.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.79, 2,572.92 and 779.05 is: 1,167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.79 : 2,572.92 = 779.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.79/2,572.92 = 779.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.79x = 2,572.92 × 779.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.79x = 2,004,433.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,433.33/1,716.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.55

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