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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.50, 2,561.31 and 976.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.50, 2,561.31 and 976.74 is: 1,465.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.50 : 2,561.31 = 976.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.50/2,561.31 = 976.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.50x = 2,561.31 × 976.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.50x = 2,501,733.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,733.93/1,707.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.14

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