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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.57, 2,565.25 and 833.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.57, 2,565.25 and 833.07 is: 1,249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.57 : 2,565.25 = 833.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.57/2,565.25 = 833.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.57x = 2,565.25 × 833.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.57x = 2,137,032.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,032.82/1,710.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.31

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