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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.52, 2,579.76 and 854.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.52, 2,579.76 and 854.64 is: 1,280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.52 : 2,579.76 = 854.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.52/2,579.76 = 854.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.52x = 2,579.76 × 854.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.52x = 2,204,766.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,766.09/1,721.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.71

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