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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.96, 2,567.50 and 788.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.96, 2,567.50 and 788.23 is: 1,180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.96 : 2,567.50 = 788.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.96/2,567.50 = 788.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.96x = 2,567.50 × 788.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.96x = 2,023,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,781.76/1,713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.76

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