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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.79, 2,573.62 and 675.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.79, 2,573.62 and 675.04 is: 1,012.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.79 : 2,573.62 = 675.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.79/2,573.62 = 675.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.79x = 2,573.62 × 675.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.79x = 1,737,283.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,283.58/1,715.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.53

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