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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.80, 2,583.90 and 991.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.80, 2,583.90 and 991.80 is: 1,489.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.80 : 2,583.90 = 991.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.80/2,583.90 = 991.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.80x = 2,583.90 × 991.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.80x = 2,562,712.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,712.02/1,720.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.26

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