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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.16, 2,575.72 and 895.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.16, 2,575.72 and 895.82 is: 1,343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.16 : 2,575.72 = 895.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.16/2,575.72 = 895.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.16x = 2,575.72 × 895.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.16x = 2,307,381.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,381.49/1,717.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.72

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