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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.58, 2,363.18 and 1,004.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.58, 2,363.18 and 1,004.50 is: 1,386.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.58 : 2,363.18 = 1,004.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.58/2,363.18 = 1,004.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.58x = 2,363.18 × 1,004.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.58x = 2,373,814.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,814.31/1,712.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.10

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