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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720, 2,580.45 and 565.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720, 2,580.45 and 565.75 is: 848.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720 : 2,580.45 = 565.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720/2,580.45 = 565.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720x = 2,580.45 × 565.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720x = 1,459,889.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,889.59/1,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.77

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