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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.89, 2,582.44 and 899.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.89, 2,582.44 and 899.74 is: 1,350.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.89 : 2,582.44 = 899.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.89/2,582.44 = 899.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.89x = 2,582.44 × 899.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.89x = 2,323,507.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,507.15/1,720.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.18

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