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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.37, 2,575.65 and 1,099.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.37, 2,575.65 and 1,099.28 is: 1,651.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.37 : 2,575.65 = 1,099.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.37/2,575.65 = 1,099.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.37x = 2,575.65 × 1,099.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.37x = 2,831,347.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,347.65/1,714.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.54

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