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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.48, 2,363.76 and 1,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.48, 2,363.76 and 1,083.20 is: 1,495.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.48 : 2,363.76 = 1,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.48/2,363.76 = 1,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.48x = 2,363.76 × 1,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.48x = 2,560,424.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,424.83/1,712.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.16

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