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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.93, 2,573.12 and 675.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.93, 2,573.12 and 675.14 is: 1,012.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.93 : 2,573.12 = 675.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.93/2,573.12 = 675.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.93x = 2,573.12 × 675.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.93x = 1,737,201.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,201.26/1,715.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.39

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