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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.02, 2,579.91 and 783.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.02, 2,579.91 and 783.03 is: 1,174.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.02 : 2,579.91 = 783.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.02/2,579.91 = 783.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.02x = 2,579.91 × 783.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.02x = 2,020,146.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,146.93/1,720.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.49

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