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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.42, 2,584.47 and 856.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.42, 2,584.47 and 856.26 is: 1,284.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.42 : 2,584.47 = 856.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.42/2,584.47 = 856.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.42x = 2,584.47 × 856.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.42x = 2,212,978.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,978.28/1,722.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.81

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