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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.34, 2,581.70 and 843.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.34, 2,581.70 and 843.63 is: 1,264.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.34 : 2,581.70 = 843.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.34/2,581.70 = 843.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.34x = 2,581.70 × 843.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.34x = 2,177,999.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,999.57/1,722.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.56

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