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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.94, 2,580.80 and 625.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.94, 2,580.80 and 625.02 is: 937.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.94 : 2,580.80 = 625.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.94/2,580.80 = 625.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.94x = 2,580.80 × 625.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.94x = 1,613,051.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,051.62/1,720.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.31

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