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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.16, 2,363.97 and 1,154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.16, 2,363.97 and 1,154.58 is: 1,592.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.16 : 2,363.97 = 1,154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.16/2,363.97 = 1,154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.16x = 2,363.97 × 1,154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.16x = 2,729,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,392.48/1,714.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.27

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