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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724.37, 2,586.86 and 800.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724.37, 2,586.86 and 800.97 is: 1,201.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724.37 : 2,586.86 = 800.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724.37/2,586.86 = 800.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724.37x = 2,586.86 × 800.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724.37x = 2,071,993.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,993.25/1,724.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.59

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