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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.73, 2,574.98 and 838.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.73, 2,574.98 and 838.89 is: 1,258.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.73 : 2,574.98 = 838.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.73/2,574.98 = 838.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.73x = 2,574.98 × 838.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.73x = 2,160,112.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,112.10/1,716.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.27

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