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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.69, 2,576.79 and 840.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.69, 2,576.79 and 840.24 is: 1,260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.69 : 2,576.79 = 840.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.69/2,576.79 = 840.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.69x = 2,576.79 × 840.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.69x = 2,165,122.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,122.03/1,717.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.48

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