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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.87, 2,573.58 and 741.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.87, 2,573.58 and 741.17 is: 1,111.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.87 : 2,573.58 = 741.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.87/2,573.58 = 741.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.87x = 2,573.58 × 741.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.87x = 1,907,460.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,460.29/1,715.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.66

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