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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.29, 2,578.67 and 679.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.29, 2,578.67 and 679.87 is: 1,019.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.29 : 2,578.67 = 679.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.29/2,578.67 = 679.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.29x = 2,578.67 × 679.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.29x = 1,753,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,160.37/1,720.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.11

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