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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.71, 2,584.15 and 568.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.71, 2,584.15 and 568.55 is: 852.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.71 : 2,584.15 = 568.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.71/2,584.15 = 568.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.71x = 2,584.15 × 568.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.71x = 1,469,204.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,204.14/1,722.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.85

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