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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.48, 2,580.90 and 550.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.48, 2,580.90 and 550.54 is: 825.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.48 : 2,580.90 = 550.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.48/2,580.90 = 550.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.48x = 2,580.90 × 550.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.48x = 1,420,888.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,888.69/1,720.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.87

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