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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.80, 2,582.91 and 681.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.80, 2,582.91 and 681.95 is: 1,022.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.80 : 2,582.91 = 681.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.80/2,582.91 = 681.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.80x = 2,582.91 × 681.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.80x = 1,761,402.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,402.56/1,722.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.41

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