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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.80, 2,366.40 and 1,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.80, 2,366.40 and 1,051 is: 1,451.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.80 : 2,366.40 = 1,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.80/2,366.40 = 1,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.80x = 2,366.40 × 1,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.80x = 2,487,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,086.40/1,713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.21

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