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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.77, 2,573.76 and 894.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.77, 2,573.76 and 894.28 is: 1,341.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.77 : 2,573.76 = 894.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.77/2,573.76 = 894.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.77x = 2,573.76 × 894.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.77x = 2,301,662.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,662.09/1,715.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.47

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