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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.84, 2,568.93 and 891.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.84, 2,568.93 and 891.29 is: 1,335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.84 : 2,568.93 = 891.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.84/2,568.93 = 891.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.84x = 2,568.93 × 891.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.84x = 2,289,648.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,648.78/1,713.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.98

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