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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.78, 2,573.41 and 545.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.78, 2,573.41 and 545.51 is: 818.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.78 : 2,573.41 = 545.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.78/2,573.41 = 545.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.78x = 2,573.41 × 545.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.78x = 1,403,820.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,820.89/1,715.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.18

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