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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.44, 2,573.80 and 791.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.44, 2,573.80 and 791.44 is: 1,187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.44 : 2,573.80 = 791.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.44/2,573.80 = 791.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.44x = 2,573.80 × 791.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.44x = 2,037,008.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,008.27/1,715.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.46

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