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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.87, 2,570.91 and 891.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.87, 2,570.91 and 891.74 is: 1,338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.87 : 2,570.91 = 891.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.87/2,570.91 = 891.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.87x = 2,570.91 × 891.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.87x = 2,292,583.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,583.28/1,712.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.45

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