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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.76, 2,569.89 and 790.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.76, 2,569.89 and 790.19 is: 1,184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.76 : 2,569.89 = 790.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.76/2,569.89 = 790.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.76x = 2,569.89 × 790.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.76x = 2,030,701.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,701.38/1,714.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.25

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