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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.76, 2,566.92 and 833.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.76, 2,566.92 and 833.55 is: 1,249.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.76 : 2,566.92 = 833.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.76/2,566.92 = 833.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.76x = 2,566.92 × 833.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.76x = 2,139,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,658.42/1,712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.25

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