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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.84, 2,580.57 and 854.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.84, 2,580.57 and 854.04 is: 1,281.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.84 : 2,580.57 = 854.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.84/2,580.57 = 854.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.84x = 2,580.57 × 854.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.84x = 2,203,910.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,910.00/1,719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.46

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