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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.63, 2,570.24 and 674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.63, 2,570.24 and 674.40 is: 1,011.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.63 : 2,570.24 = 674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.63/2,570.24 = 674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.63x = 2,570.24 × 674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.63x = 1,733,369.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,369.86/1,713.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.52

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