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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.32, 2,581.68 and 797.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.32, 2,581.68 and 797.12 is: 1,194.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.32 : 2,581.68 = 797.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.32/2,581.68 = 797.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.32x = 2,581.68 × 797.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.32x = 2,057,908.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,908.76/1,722.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.85

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