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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.62, 2,581.23 and 682.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.62, 2,581.23 and 682.06 is: 1,022.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.62 : 2,581.23 = 682.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.62/2,581.23 = 682.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.62x = 2,581.23 × 682.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.62x = 1,760,553.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,553.73/1,722.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.02

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