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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.83, 2,362.35 and 1,004.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.83, 2,362.35 and 1,004.16 is: 1,385.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.83 : 2,362.35 = 1,004.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.83/2,362.35 = 1,004.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.83x = 2,362.35 × 1,004.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.83x = 2,372,177.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,177.38/1,711.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.76

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