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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.43, 2,364.60 and 1,083.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.43, 2,364.60 and 1,083.73 is: 1,495.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.43 : 2,364.60 = 1,083.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.43/2,364.60 = 1,083.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.43x = 2,364.60 × 1,083.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.43x = 2,562,587.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,587.96/1,713.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.59

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