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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.72, 2,582.64 and 696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.72, 2,582.64 and 696 is: 1,043.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.72 : 2,582.64 = 696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.72/2,582.64 = 696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.72x = 2,582.64 × 696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.72x = 1,797,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,517.44/1,722.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.42

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