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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.58, 2,568.86 and 981.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.58, 2,568.86 and 981.63 is: 1,472.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.58 : 2,568.86 = 981.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.58/2,568.86 = 981.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.58x = 2,568.86 × 981.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.58x = 2,521,665.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,665.13/1,712.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.44

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