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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.84, 2,580.06 and 680.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.84, 2,580.06 and 680.08 is: 1,019.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.84 : 2,580.06 = 680.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.84/2,580.06 = 680.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.84x = 2,580.06 × 680.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.84x = 1,754,647.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,647.20/1,720.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.65

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