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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.72, 2,576.58 and 691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.72, 2,576.58 and 691 is: 1,036.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.72 : 2,576.58 = 691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.72/2,576.58 = 691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.72x = 2,576.58 × 691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.72x = 1,780,416.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,416.78/1,717.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.50

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