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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.27, 2,549.49 and 713.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.27, 2,549.49 and 713.01 is: 1,068.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.27 : 2,549.49 = 713.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.27/2,549.49 = 713.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.27x = 2,549.49 × 713.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.27x = 1,817,818.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,818.75/1,701.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.51

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