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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.76, 2,575.62 and 676.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.76, 2,575.62 and 676.12 is: 1,014.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.76 : 2,575.62 = 676.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.76/2,575.62 = 676.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.76x = 2,575.62 × 676.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.76x = 1,741,428.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,428.19/1,716.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.37

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