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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.52, 2,575.05 and 1,020.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.52, 2,575.05 and 1,020.28 is: 1,533.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.52 : 2,575.05 = 1,020.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.52/2,575.05 = 1,020.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.52x = 2,575.05 × 1,020.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.52x = 2,627,272.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,272.01/1,713.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.26

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