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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.69, 2,568.92 and 847.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.69, 2,568.92 and 847.53 is: 1,270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.69 : 2,568.92 = 847.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.69/2,568.92 = 847.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.69x = 2,568.92 × 847.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.69x = 2,177,232.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,232.53/1,713.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.49

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