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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.97, 2,580.15 and 550.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.97, 2,580.15 and 550.03 is: 825.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.97 : 2,580.15 = 550.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.97/2,580.15 = 550.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.97x = 2,580.15 × 550.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.97x = 1,419,159.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,159.90/1,719.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.11

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