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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.06, 2,569.74 and 739.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.06, 2,569.74 and 739.17 is: 1,108.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.06 : 2,569.74 = 739.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.06/2,569.74 = 739.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.06x = 2,569.74 × 739.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.06x = 1,899,474.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,474.72/1,713.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.82

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