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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.21, 2,573.71 and 741.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.21, 2,573.71 and 741.78 is: 1,112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.21 : 2,573.71 = 741.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.21/2,573.71 = 741.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.21x = 2,573.71 × 741.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.21x = 1,909,126.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,126.60/1,716.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.41

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