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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,734.51, 2,601.45 and 565.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,734.51, 2,601.45 and 565.34 is: 847.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,734.51 : 2,601.45 = 565.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,734.51/2,601.45 = 565.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,734.51x = 2,601.45 × 565.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,734.51x = 1,470,700.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,700.92/1,734.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.91

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