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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.19, 2,581.26 and 625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.19, 2,581.26 and 625.72 is: 937.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.19 : 2,581.26 = 625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.19/2,581.26 = 625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.19x = 2,581.26 × 625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.19x = 1,615,146.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,146.01/1,722.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.84

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