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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.04, 2,575.56 and 986.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.04, 2,575.56 and 986.24 is: 1,479.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.04 : 2,575.56 = 986.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.04/2,575.56 = 986.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.04x = 2,575.56 × 986.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.04x = 2,540,120.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,120.29/1,717.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.36

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