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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.37, 2,573.34 and 1,019.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.37, 2,573.34 and 1,019.14 is: 1,531.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.37 : 2,573.34 = 1,019.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.37/2,573.34 = 1,019.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.37x = 2,573.34 × 1,019.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.37x = 2,622,599.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,599.31/1,712.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.57

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