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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.46, 2,581.56 and 796.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.46, 2,581.56 and 796.74 is: 1,194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.46 : 2,581.56 = 796.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.46/2,581.56 = 796.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.46x = 2,581.56 × 796.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.46x = 2,056,832.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,832.11/1,722.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.13

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