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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.46, 2,577.24 and 794.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.46, 2,577.24 and 794.76 is: 1,190.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.46 : 2,577.24 = 794.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.46/2,577.24 = 794.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.46x = 2,577.24 × 794.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.46x = 2,048,287.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,287.26/1,720.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.55

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