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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.71, 2,581.34 and 566.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.71, 2,581.34 and 566.46 is: 849.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.71 : 2,581.34 = 566.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.71/2,581.34 = 566.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.71x = 2,581.34 × 566.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.71x = 1,462,223.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,223.02/1,720.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.78

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