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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.48, 2,364.62 and 1,005.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.48, 2,364.62 and 1,005.15 is: 1,387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.48 : 2,364.62 = 1,005.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.48/2,364.62 = 1,005.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.48x = 2,364.62 × 1,005.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.48x = 2,376,792.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,792.77/1,713.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.11

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