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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.64, 2,582.24 and 809.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.64, 2,582.24 and 809.28 is: 1,214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.64 : 2,582.24 = 809.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.64/2,582.24 = 809.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.64x = 2,582.24 × 809.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.64x = 2,089,755.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,755.19/1,720.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.52

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