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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.13, 2,580.15 and 843.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.13, 2,580.15 and 843.13 is: 1,263.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.13 : 2,580.15 = 843.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.13/2,580.15 = 843.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.13x = 2,580.15 × 843.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.13x = 2,175,401.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,401.87/1,721.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.94

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