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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.99, 2,362.58 and 1,004.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.99, 2,362.58 and 1,004.37 is: 1,386.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.99 : 2,362.58 = 1,004.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.99/2,362.58 = 1,004.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.99x = 2,362.58 × 1,004.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.99x = 2,372,904.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,904.47/1,711.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.05

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