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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.74, 2,581.06 and 550.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.74, 2,581.06 and 550.74 is: 826.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.74 : 2,581.06 = 550.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.74/2,581.06 = 550.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.74x = 2,581.06 × 550.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.74x = 1,421,492.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,492.98/1,720.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.09

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