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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.67, 2,572.65 and 741.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.67, 2,572.65 and 741.42 is: 1,111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.67 : 2,572.65 = 741.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.67/2,572.65 = 741.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.67x = 2,572.65 × 741.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.67x = 1,907,414.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,414.16/1,715.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.76

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