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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.27, 2,582.70 and 899.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.27, 2,582.70 and 899.20 is: 1,350.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.27 : 2,582.70 = 899.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.27/2,582.70 = 899.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.27x = 2,582.70 × 899.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.27x = 2,322,363.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,363.84/1,720.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.00

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