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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.59, 2,580.88 and 624.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.59, 2,580.88 and 624.95 is: 937.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.59 : 2,580.88 = 624.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.59/2,580.88 = 624.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.59x = 2,580.88 × 624.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.59x = 1,612,920.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,920.96/1,720.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.42

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