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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.96, 2,582.59 and 844.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.96, 2,582.59 and 844.08 is: 1,265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.96 : 2,582.59 = 844.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.96/2,582.59 = 844.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.96x = 2,582.59 × 844.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.96x = 2,179,911.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,911.99/1,721.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.95

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