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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.61, 2,570.04 and 674.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.61, 2,570.04 and 674.09 is: 1,010.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.61 : 2,570.04 = 674.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.61/2,570.04 = 674.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.61x = 2,570.04 × 674.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.61x = 1,732,435.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,435.05/1,714.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.39

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