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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.67, 2,576.64 and 851.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.67, 2,576.64 and 851.51 is: 1,277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.67 : 2,576.64 = 851.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.67/2,576.64 = 851.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.67x = 2,576.64 × 851.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.67x = 2,194,034.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,034.73/1,717.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.33

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