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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.67, 2,584.57 and 682.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.67, 2,584.57 and 682.96 is: 1,024.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.67 : 2,584.57 = 682.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.67/2,584.57 = 682.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.67x = 2,584.57 × 682.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.67x = 1,765,157.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,157.93/1,722.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.66

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