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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.74, 2,572.11 and 688.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.74, 2,572.11 and 688.50 is: 1,032.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.74 : 2,572.11 = 688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.74/2,572.11 = 688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.74x = 2,572.11 × 688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.74x = 1,770,897.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,897.74/1,714.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.75

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