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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.80, 2,573.91 and 851.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.80, 2,573.91 and 851.72 is: 1,276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.80 : 2,573.91 = 851.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.80/2,573.91 = 851.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.80x = 2,573.91 × 851.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.80x = 2,192,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,237.76/1,716.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.94

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