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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.53, 2,574.97 and 742.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.53, 2,574.97 and 742.73 is: 1,114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.53 : 2,574.97 = 742.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.53/2,574.97 = 742.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.53x = 2,574.97 × 742.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.53x = 1,912,492.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,492.74/1,716.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.17

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