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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.87, 2,569.22 and 790.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.87, 2,569.22 and 790.17 is: 1,184.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.87 : 2,569.22 = 790.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.87/2,569.22 = 790.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.87x = 2,569.22 × 790.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.87x = 2,030,116.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,116.62/1,713.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.52

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