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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.37, 2,579.97 and 795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.37, 2,579.97 and 795 is: 1,191.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.37 : 2,579.97 = 795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.37/2,579.97 = 795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.37x = 2,579.97 × 795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.37x = 2,051,076.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,076.15/1,721.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.54

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