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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.19, 2,571.98 and 1,021.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.19, 2,571.98 and 1,021.19 is: 1,532.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.19 : 2,571.98 = 1,021.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.19/2,571.98 = 1,021.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.19x = 2,571.98 × 1,021.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.19x = 2,626,481.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,481.58/1,714.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.20

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