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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.90, 2,567.58 and 981.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.90, 2,567.58 and 981.24 is: 1,469.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.90 : 2,567.58 = 981.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.90/2,567.58 = 981.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.90x = 2,567.58 × 981.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.90x = 2,519,412.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,412.20/1,713.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.99

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