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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.98, 2,580.08 and 565.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.98, 2,580.08 and 565.73 is: 848.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.98 : 2,580.08 = 565.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.98/2,580.08 = 565.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.98x = 2,580.08 × 565.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.98x = 1,459,638.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,638.71/1,719.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.63

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