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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.54, 2,365.22 and 1,050.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.54, 2,365.22 and 1,050.29 is: 1,449.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.54 : 2,365.22 = 1,050.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.54/2,365.22 = 1,050.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.54x = 2,365.22 × 1,050.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.54x = 2,484,149.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,149.84/1,713.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.72

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