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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.81, 2,580.96 and 488.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.81, 2,580.96 and 488.33 is: 732.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.81 : 2,580.96 = 488.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.81/2,580.96 = 488.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.81x = 2,580.96 × 488.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.81x = 1,260,347.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,347.29/1,720.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.42

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