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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.69, 2,582.77 and 797.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.69, 2,582.77 and 797.50 is: 1,196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.69 : 2,582.77 = 797.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.69/2,582.77 = 797.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.69x = 2,582.77 × 797.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.69x = 2,059,759.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,759.08/1,721.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.36

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