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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.54, 2,576.40 and 988.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.54, 2,576.40 and 988.84 is: 1,480.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.54 : 2,576.40 = 988.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.54/2,576.40 = 988.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.54x = 2,576.40 × 988.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.54x = 2,547,647.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,647.38/1,720.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.73

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