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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.16, 2,577.78 and 563.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.16, 2,577.78 and 563.64 is: 845.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.16 : 2,577.78 = 563.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.16/2,577.78 = 563.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.16x = 2,577.78 × 563.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.16x = 1,452,939.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,939.92/1,718.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.64

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