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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.77, 2,566.49 and 981.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.77, 2,566.49 and 981.12 is: 1,469.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.77 : 2,566.49 = 981.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.77/2,566.49 = 981.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.77x = 2,566.49 × 981.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.77x = 2,518,029.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,029.76/1,713.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.30

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