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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.52, 2,582.76 and 568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.52, 2,582.76 and 568.08 is: 852.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.52 : 2,582.76 = 568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.52/2,582.76 = 568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.52x = 2,582.76 × 568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.52x = 1,467,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,214.30/1,721.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.28

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