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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.97, 2,580.79 and 610.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.97, 2,580.79 and 610.18 is: 915.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.97 : 2,580.79 = 610.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.97/2,580.79 = 610.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.97x = 2,580.79 × 610.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.97x = 1,574,746.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,746.44/1,720.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.03

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