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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.96, 2,580.64 and 550.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.96, 2,580.64 and 550.73 is: 825.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.96 : 2,580.64 = 550.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.96/2,580.64 = 550.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.96x = 2,580.64 × 550.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.96x = 1,421,235.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,235.87/1,720.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.84

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