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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.92, 2,567.34 and 1,063.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.92, 2,567.34 and 1,063.56 is: 1,592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.92 : 2,567.34 = 1,063.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.92/2,567.34 = 1,063.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.92x = 2,567.34 × 1,063.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.92x = 2,730,520.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,520.13/1,714.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.21

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