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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.23, 2,580.52 and 624.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.23, 2,580.52 and 624.68 is: 937.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.23 : 2,580.52 = 624.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.23/2,580.52 = 624.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.23x = 2,580.52 × 624.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.23x = 1,612,004.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,004.12/1,720.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.09

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