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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.84, 2,582.07 and 855.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.84, 2,582.07 and 855.04 is: 1,282.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.84 : 2,582.07 = 855.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.84/2,582.07 = 855.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.84x = 2,582.07 × 855.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.84x = 2,207,773.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,773.13/1,720.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.96

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