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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.51, 2,569.59 and 934.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.51, 2,569.59 and 934.16 is: 1,400.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.51 : 2,569.59 = 934.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.51/2,569.59 = 934.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.51x = 2,569.59 × 934.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.51x = 2,400,395.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,395.35/1,713.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.86

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