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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.54, 2,575.48 and 792.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.54, 2,575.48 and 792.06 is: 1,187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.54 : 2,575.48 = 792.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.54/2,575.48 = 792.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.54x = 2,575.48 × 792.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.54x = 2,039,934.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,934.69/1,718.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.02

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