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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.62, 2,578.68 and 744.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.62, 2,578.68 and 744.66 is: 1,116.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.62 : 2,578.68 = 744.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.62/2,578.68 = 744.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.62x = 2,578.68 × 744.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.62x = 1,920,239.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,239.85/1,720.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.02

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