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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.43, 2,580.14 and 929.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.43, 2,580.14 and 929.67 is: 1,394.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.43 : 2,580.14 = 929.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.43/2,580.14 = 929.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.43x = 2,580.14 × 929.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.43x = 2,398,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,661.20/1,720.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.22

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