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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.83, 2,567.31 and 788.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.83, 2,567.31 and 788.10 is: 1,180.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.83 : 2,567.31 = 788.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.83/2,567.31 = 788.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.83x = 2,567.31 × 788.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.83x = 2,023,297.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,297.01/1,713.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.57

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