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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.68, 2,579.70 and 897.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.68, 2,579.70 and 897.61 is: 1,347.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.68 : 2,579.70 = 897.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.68/2,579.70 = 897.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.68x = 2,579.70 × 897.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.68x = 2,315,551.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,551.62/1,718.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.29

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