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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.41, 2,583.79 and 552.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.41, 2,583.79 and 552.12 is: 828.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.41 : 2,583.79 = 552.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.41/2,583.79 = 552.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.41x = 2,583.79 × 552.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.41x = 1,426,562.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,562.13/1,722.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.24

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