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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.83, 2,567.32 and 788.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.83, 2,567.32 and 788.12 is: 1,180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.83 : 2,567.32 = 788.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.83/2,567.32 = 788.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.83x = 2,567.32 × 788.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.83x = 2,023,356.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,356.24/1,713.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.60

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