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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.59, 2,568.57 and 891.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.59, 2,568.57 and 891.04 is: 1,335.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.59 : 2,568.57 = 891.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.59/2,568.57 = 891.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.59x = 2,568.57 × 891.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.59x = 2,288,694.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,694.16/1,713.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.61

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