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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.69, 2,580.97 and 625.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.69, 2,580.97 and 625.30 is: 937.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.69 : 2,580.97 = 625.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.69/2,580.97 = 625.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.69x = 2,580.97 × 625.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.69x = 1,613,880.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,880.54/1,721.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.38

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