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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.21, 2,575.86 and 484.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.21, 2,575.86 and 484.75 is: 727.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.21 : 2,575.86 = 484.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.21/2,575.86 = 484.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.21x = 2,575.86 × 484.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.21x = 1,248,648.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,648.14/1,717.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.14

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