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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.43, 2,580.66 and 679.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.43, 2,580.66 and 679.98 is: 1,019.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.43 : 2,580.66 = 679.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.43/2,580.66 = 679.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.43x = 2,580.66 × 679.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.43x = 1,754,797.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,797.19/1,720.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.98

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