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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.61, 2,584.14 and 798.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.61, 2,584.14 and 798.04 is: 1,197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.61 : 2,584.14 = 798.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.61/2,584.14 = 798.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.61x = 2,584.14 × 798.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.61x = 2,062,247.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,247.09/1,722.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.16

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