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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.92, 2,577.32 and 1,023.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.92, 2,577.32 and 1,023.94 is: 1,537.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.92 : 2,577.32 = 1,023.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.92/2,577.32 = 1,023.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.92x = 2,577.32 × 1,023.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.92x = 2,639,008.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,008.15/1,715.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.96

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