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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.11, 2,365.88 and 1,188.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.11, 2,365.88 and 1,188.23 is: 1,640.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.11 : 2,365.88 = 1,188.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.11/2,365.88 = 1,188.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.11x = 2,365.88 × 1,188.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.11x = 2,811,191.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,191.82/1,713.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.99

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