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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.48, 2,552.76 and 714.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.48, 2,552.76 and 714.16 is: 1,070.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.48 : 2,552.76 = 714.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.48/2,552.76 = 714.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.48x = 2,552.76 × 714.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.48x = 1,823,079.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,079.08/1,702.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.84

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