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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.58, 2,117.39 and 717.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.58, 2,117.39 and 717.69 is: 1,075.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.58 : 2,117.39 = 717.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.58/2,117.39 = 717.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.58x = 2,117.39 × 717.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.58x = 1,519,626.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,626.04/1,412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.78

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