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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.97, 2,570.55 and 788.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.97, 2,570.55 and 788.95 is: 1,183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.97 : 2,570.55 = 788.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.97/2,570.55 = 788.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.97x = 2,570.55 × 788.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.97x = 2,028,035.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,035.42/1,713.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.24

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