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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.24, 2,563.50 and 1,094.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.24, 2,563.50 and 1,094.42 is: 1,638.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.24 : 2,563.50 = 1,094.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.24/2,563.50 = 1,094.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.24x = 2,563.50 × 1,094.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.24x = 2,805,532.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,532.85/1,712.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.52

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