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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.67, 2,581.22 and 680.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.67, 2,581.22 and 680.82 is: 1,020.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.67 : 2,581.22 = 680.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.67/2,581.22 = 680.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.67x = 2,581.22 × 680.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.67x = 1,757,347.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,347.90/1,721.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.72

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