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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.77, 2,572.47 and 894.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.77, 2,572.47 and 894.81 is: 1,340.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.77 : 2,572.47 = 894.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.77/2,572.47 = 894.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.77x = 2,572.47 × 894.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.77x = 2,301,871.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,871.88/1,717.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.03

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