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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.49, 2,566.42 and 1,121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.49, 2,566.42 and 1,121.37 is: 1,679.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.49 : 2,566.42 = 1,121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.49/2,566.42 = 1,121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.49x = 2,566.42 × 1,121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.49x = 2,877,905.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,905.92/1,713.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.56

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