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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.03, 2,363.25 and 1,154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.03, 2,363.25 and 1,154.09 is: 1,593.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.03 : 2,363.25 = 1,154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.03/2,363.25 = 1,154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.03x = 2,363.25 × 1,154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.03x = 2,727,391.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,391.38/1,712.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.08

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