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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.62, 2,364.73 and 1,005.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.62, 2,364.73 and 1,005.37 is: 1,387.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.62 : 2,364.73 = 1,005.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.62/2,364.73 = 1,005.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.62x = 2,364.73 × 1,005.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.62x = 2,377,420.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,420.17/1,713.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.37

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