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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.47, 2,580.99 and 796.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.47, 2,580.99 and 796.95 is: 1,195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.47 : 2,580.99 = 796.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.47/2,580.99 = 796.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.47x = 2,580.99 × 796.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.47x = 2,056,919.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,919.98/1,720.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.56

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