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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.28, 2,362.92 and 1,013.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.28, 2,362.92 and 1,013.64 is: 1,398.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.28 : 2,362.92 = 1,013.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.28/2,362.92 = 1,013.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.28x = 2,362.92 × 1,013.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.28x = 2,395,150.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,150.23/1,712.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.81

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