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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.28, 2,575.92 and 484.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.28, 2,575.92 and 484.80 is: 727.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.28 : 2,575.92 = 484.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.28/2,575.92 = 484.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.28x = 2,575.92 × 484.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.28x = 1,248,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,806.02/1,717.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.20

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