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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712, 2,363.83 and 1,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712, 2,363.83 and 1,049.76 is: 1,449.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712 : 2,363.83 = 1,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712/2,363.83 = 1,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712x = 2,363.83 × 1,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712x = 2,481,454.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,454.18/1,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.45

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