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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.54, 2,583.26 and 900.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.54, 2,583.26 and 900.54 is: 1,351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.54 : 2,583.26 = 900.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.54/2,583.26 = 900.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.54x = 2,583.26 × 900.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.54x = 2,326,324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,324.46/1,721.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.30

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