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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.63, 2,574.96 and 484.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.63, 2,574.96 and 484.05 is: 726.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.63 : 2,574.96 = 484.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.63/2,574.96 = 484.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.63x = 2,574.96 × 484.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.63x = 1,246,409.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,409.39/1,716.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.08

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