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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.77, 2,573.10 and 934.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.77, 2,573.10 and 934.74 is: 1,402.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.77 : 2,573.10 = 934.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.77/2,573.10 = 934.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.77x = 2,573.10 × 934.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.77x = 2,405,179.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,179.49/1,714.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.63

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