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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.96, 2,571.63 and 674.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.96, 2,571.63 and 674.23 is: 1,011.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.96 : 2,571.63 = 674.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.96/2,571.63 = 674.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.96x = 2,571.63 × 674.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.96x = 1,733,863.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,863.67/1,713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.61

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