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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.72, 2,582.58 and 888.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.72, 2,582.58 and 888.35 is: 1,333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.72 : 2,582.58 = 888.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.72/2,582.58 = 888.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.72x = 2,582.58 × 888.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.72x = 2,294,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,234.94/1,720.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.30

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