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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.51, 2,363.72 and 1,082.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.51, 2,363.72 and 1,082.88 is: 1,493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.51 : 2,363.72 = 1,082.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.51/2,363.72 = 1,082.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.51x = 2,363.72 × 1,082.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.51x = 2,559,619.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,619.70/1,713.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.79

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