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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.81, 2,573.94 and 676.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.81, 2,573.94 and 676.28 is: 1,013.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.81 : 2,573.94 = 676.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.81/2,573.94 = 676.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.81x = 2,573.94 × 676.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.81x = 1,740,713.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,713.11/1,716.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.92

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