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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.47, 2,365.94 and 1,084.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.47, 2,365.94 and 1,084.79 is: 1,497.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.47 : 2,365.94 = 1,084.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.47/2,365.94 = 1,084.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.47x = 2,365.94 × 1,084.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.47x = 2,566,556.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,556.68/1,714.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.00

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