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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.93, 2,576.94 and 485.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.93, 2,576.94 and 485.43 is: 728.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.93 : 2,576.94 = 485.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.93/2,576.94 = 485.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.93x = 2,576.94 × 485.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.93x = 1,250,923.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,923.98/1,717.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.16

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