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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.89, 2,569.05 and 790.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.89, 2,569.05 and 790.09 is: 1,184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.89 : 2,569.05 = 790.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.89/2,569.05 = 790.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.89x = 2,569.05 × 790.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.89x = 2,029,774.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,774.29/1,713.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.31

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