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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.94, 2,570.91 and 1,097.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.94, 2,570.91 and 1,097.93 is: 1,646.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.94 : 2,570.91 = 1,097.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.94/2,570.91 = 1,097.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.94x = 2,570.91 × 1,097.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.94x = 2,822,673.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,673.73/1,713.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.90

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