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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.89, 2,576.33 and 895.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.89, 2,576.33 and 895.74 is: 1,343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.89 : 2,576.33 = 895.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.89/2,576.33 = 895.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.89x = 2,576.33 × 895.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.89x = 2,307,721.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,721.83/1,717.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.35

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