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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.44, 2,576.16 and 1,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.44, 2,576.16 and 1,032 is: 1,548.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.44 : 2,576.16 = 1,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.44/2,576.16 = 1,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.44x = 2,576.16 × 1,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.44x = 2,658,597.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,597.12/1,717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.00

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