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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.20, 2,578.14 and 795.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.20, 2,578.14 and 795.72 is: 1,192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.20 : 2,578.14 = 795.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.20/2,578.14 = 795.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.20x = 2,578.14 × 795.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.20x = 2,051,477.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,477.56/1,720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.58

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