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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.83, 2,364.90 and 1,265.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.83, 2,364.90 and 1,265.93 is: 1,746.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.83 : 2,364.90 = 1,265.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.83/2,364.90 = 1,265.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.83x = 2,364.90 × 1,265.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.83x = 2,993,790.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,790.15/1,713.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.85

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