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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.59, 2,577.32 and 840.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.59, 2,577.32 and 840.44 is: 1,258.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.59 : 2,577.32 = 840.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.59/2,577.32 = 840.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.59x = 2,577.32 × 840.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.59x = 2,166,065.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,065.73/1,720.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.91

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