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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.76, 2,571.93 and 675.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.76, 2,571.93 and 675.53 is: 1,013.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.76 : 2,571.93 = 675.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.76/2,571.93 = 675.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.76x = 2,571.93 × 675.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.76x = 1,737,403.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,403.01/1,714.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.21

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