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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.42, 2,362.86 and 1,004.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.42, 2,362.86 and 1,004.21 is: 1,385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.42 : 2,362.86 = 1,004.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.42/2,362.86 = 1,004.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.42x = 2,362.86 × 1,004.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.42x = 2,372,795.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,795.83/1,712.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.64

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