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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.07, 2,572.62 and 676.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.07, 2,572.62 and 676.93 is: 1,014.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.07 : 2,572.62 = 676.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.07/2,572.62 = 676.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.07x = 2,572.62 × 676.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.07x = 1,741,483.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,483.66/1,716.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.81

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