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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.35, 2,580.91 and 624.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.35, 2,580.91 and 624.71 is: 937.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.35 : 2,580.91 = 624.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.35/2,580.91 = 624.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.35x = 2,580.91 × 624.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.35x = 1,612,320.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,320.29/1,720.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.20

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