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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.23, 2,569.32 and 789.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.23, 2,569.32 and 789.01 is: 1,182.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.23 : 2,569.32 = 789.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.23/2,569.32 = 789.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.23x = 2,569.32 × 789.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.23x = 2,027,212.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,212.75/1,714.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.58

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