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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.48, 2,582.76 and 568.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.48, 2,582.76 and 568.04 is: 852.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.48 : 2,582.76 = 568.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.48/2,582.76 = 568.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.48x = 2,582.76 × 568.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.48x = 1,467,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,110.99/1,721.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.24

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