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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.48, 2,365.36 and 1,084.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.48, 2,365.36 and 1,084.77 is: 1,496.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.48 : 2,365.36 = 1,084.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.48/2,365.36 = 1,084.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.48x = 2,365.36 × 1,084.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.48x = 2,565,868.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,868.86/1,714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.59

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