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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.12, 2,572.44 and 561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.12, 2,572.44 and 561 is: 840.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.12 : 2,572.44 = 561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.12/2,572.44 = 561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.12x = 2,572.44 × 561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.12x = 1,443,138.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,138.84/1,716.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.93

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