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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.67, 2,579.79 and 854.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.67, 2,579.79 and 854.51 is: 1,281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.67 : 2,579.79 = 854.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.67/2,579.79 = 854.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.67x = 2,579.79 × 854.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.67x = 2,204,456.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,456.35/1,720.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.16

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