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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.37, 2,570.06 and 726.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.37, 2,570.06 and 726.34 is: 1,089.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.37 : 2,570.06 = 726.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.37/2,570.06 = 726.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.37x = 2,570.06 × 726.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.37x = 1,866,737.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,737.38/1,713.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.51

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