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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.62, 2,573.24 and 675.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.62, 2,573.24 and 675.97 is: 1,013.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.62 : 2,573.24 = 675.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.62/2,573.24 = 675.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.62x = 2,573.24 × 675.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.62x = 1,739,433.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,433.04/1,716.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.29

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