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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.11, 2,361.51 and 1,152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.11, 2,361.51 and 1,152.32 is: 1,588.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.11 : 2,361.51 = 1,152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.11/2,361.51 = 1,152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.11x = 2,361.51 × 1,152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.11x = 2,721,203.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,203.40/1,713.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.46

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