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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.55, 2,571.84 and 1,133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.55, 2,571.84 and 1,133.28 is: 1,699.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.55 : 2,571.84 = 1,133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.55/2,571.84 = 1,133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.55x = 2,571.84 × 1,133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.55x = 2,914,614.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,614.84/1,714.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.93

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