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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.45, 2,364.22 and 1,014.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.45, 2,364.22 and 1,014.87 is: 1,400.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.45 : 2,364.22 = 1,014.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.45/2,364.22 = 1,014.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.45x = 2,364.22 × 1,014.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.45x = 2,399,375.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,375.95/1,713.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.32

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