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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.87, 2,573.91 and 741.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.87, 2,573.91 and 741.96 is: 1,112.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.87 : 2,573.91 = 741.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.87/2,573.91 = 741.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.87x = 2,573.91 × 741.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.87x = 1,909,738.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,738.26/1,715.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.99

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