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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.78, 2,582.97 and 552.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.78, 2,582.97 and 552.04 is: 828.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.78 : 2,582.97 = 552.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.78/2,582.97 = 552.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.78x = 2,582.97 × 552.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.78x = 1,425,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,902.76/1,721.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.16

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