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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.93, 2,365.67 and 1,005.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.93, 2,365.67 and 1,005.87 is: 1,388.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.93 : 2,365.67 = 1,005.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.93/2,365.67 = 1,005.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.93x = 2,365.67 × 1,005.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.93x = 2,379,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,556.48/1,713.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.36

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