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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.87, 2,579.56 and 679.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.87, 2,579.56 and 679.44 is: 1,018.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.87 : 2,579.56 = 679.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.87/2,579.56 = 679.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.87x = 2,579.56 × 679.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.87x = 1,752,652.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,652.85/1,720.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.47

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