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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.76, 2,573.56 and 483.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.76, 2,573.56 and 483.14 is: 724.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.76 : 2,573.56 = 483.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.76/2,573.56 = 483.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.76x = 2,573.56 × 483.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.76x = 1,243,389.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,389.78/1,715.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.69

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