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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.61, 2,572.65 and 837.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.61, 2,572.65 and 837.89 is: 1,257.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.61 : 2,572.65 = 837.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.61/2,572.65 = 837.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.61x = 2,572.65 × 837.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.61x = 2,155,594.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,594.49/1,714.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.19

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