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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.12, 2,565.76 and 845.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.12, 2,565.76 and 845.52 is: 1,266.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.12 : 2,565.76 = 845.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.12/2,565.76 = 845.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.12x = 2,565.76 × 845.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.12x = 2,169,401.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,401.40/1,713.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.35

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