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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.99, 2,570.97 and 481.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.99, 2,570.97 and 481.75 is: 722.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.99 : 2,570.97 = 481.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.99/2,570.97 = 481.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.99x = 2,570.97 × 481.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.99x = 1,238,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,560.18/1,713.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.62

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