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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.80, 2,581.52 and 534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.80, 2,581.52 and 534.88 is: 802.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.80 : 2,581.52 = 534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.80/2,581.52 = 534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.80x = 2,581.52 × 534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.80x = 1,380,803.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,803.42/1,720.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.42

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