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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.83, 2,580.26 and 680.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.83, 2,580.26 and 680.00 is: 1,020.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.83 : 2,580.26 = 680.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.83/2,580.26 = 680.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.83x = 2,580.26 × 680.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.83x = 1,754,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,560.50/1,719.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.19

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