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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.63, 2,576.46 and 485.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.63, 2,576.46 and 485.05 is: 727.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.63 : 2,576.46 = 485.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.63/2,576.46 = 485.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.63x = 2,576.46 × 485.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.63x = 1,249,711.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,711.92/1,717.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.58

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