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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.55, 2,575.04 and 852.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.55, 2,575.04 and 852.47 is: 1,278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.55 : 2,575.04 = 852.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.55/2,575.04 = 852.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.55x = 2,575.04 × 852.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.55x = 2,195,127.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,127.21/1,717.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.06

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