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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.63, 2,362.51 and 1,152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.63, 2,362.51 and 1,152.13 is: 1,589.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.63 : 2,362.51 = 1,152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.63/2,362.51 = 1,152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.63x = 2,362.51 × 1,152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.63x = 2,721,909.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,909.86/1,712.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.32

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