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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.10, 2,568.72 and 738.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.10, 2,568.72 and 738.86 is: 1,108.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.10 : 2,568.72 = 738.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.10/2,568.72 = 738.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.10x = 2,568.72 × 738.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.10x = 1,897,924.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,924.46/1,712.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.54

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