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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.54, 2,580.18 and 624.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.54, 2,580.18 and 624.64 is: 936.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.54 : 2,580.18 = 624.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.54/2,580.18 = 624.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.54x = 2,580.18 × 624.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.54x = 1,611,683.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,683.64/1,720.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.73

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