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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.50, 2,581.20 and 566.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.50, 2,581.20 and 566.25 is: 849.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.50 : 2,581.20 = 566.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.50/2,581.20 = 566.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.50x = 2,581.20 × 566.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.50x = 1,461,604.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,604.50/1,720.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.52

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