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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.04, 2,578.76 and 842.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.04, 2,578.76 and 842.27 is: 1,262.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.04 : 2,578.76 = 842.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.04/2,578.76 = 842.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.04x = 2,578.76 × 842.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.04x = 2,171,995.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,995.08/1,720.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.76

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