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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.66, 2,568.87 and 933.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.66, 2,568.87 and 933.54 is: 1,399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.66 : 2,568.87 = 933.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.66/2,568.87 = 933.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.66x = 2,568.87 × 933.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.66x = 2,398,142.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,142.90/1,713.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.43

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