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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.94, 2,583.23 and 1,072.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.94, 2,583.23 and 1,072.13 is: 1,609.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.94 : 2,583.23 = 1,072.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.94/2,583.23 = 1,072.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.94x = 2,583.23 × 1,072.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.94x = 2,769,558.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,558.38/1,720.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.33

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