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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.22, 2,580.80 and 624.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.22, 2,580.80 and 624.69 is: 937.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.22 : 2,580.80 = 624.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.22/2,580.80 = 624.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.22x = 2,580.80 × 624.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.22x = 1,612,196.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,196.83/1,720.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.21

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