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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.38, 2,582.82 and 844.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.38, 2,582.82 and 844.56 is: 1,267.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.38 : 2,582.82 = 844.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.38/2,582.82 = 844.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.38x = 2,582.82 × 844.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.38x = 2,181,346.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,346.46/1,721.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.21

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