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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.56, 2,580.12 and 550.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.56, 2,580.12 and 550.24 is: 825.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.56 : 2,580.12 = 550.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.56/2,580.12 = 550.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.56x = 2,580.12 × 550.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.56x = 1,419,685.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,685.23/1,720.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.13

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