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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.99, 2,581.69 and 681.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.99, 2,581.69 and 681.14 is: 1,021.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.99 : 2,581.69 = 681.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.99/2,581.69 = 681.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.99x = 2,581.69 × 681.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.99x = 1,758,479.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,479.42/1,721.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.19

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