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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.19, 2,323.64 and 717.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.19, 2,323.64 and 717.07 is: 1,074.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.19 : 2,323.64 = 717.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.19/2,323.64 = 717.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.19x = 2,323.64 × 717.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.19x = 1,666,212.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,212.53/1,551.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.15

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