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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.99, 2,571.08 and 544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.99, 2,571.08 and 544.02 is: 816.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.99 : 2,571.08 = 544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.99/2,571.08 = 544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.99x = 2,571.08 × 544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.99x = 1,398,718.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,718.94/1,713.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.06

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