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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.51, 2,365.62 and 1,156.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.51, 2,365.62 and 1,156.01 is: 1,595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.51 : 2,365.62 = 1,156.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.51/2,365.62 = 1,156.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.51x = 2,365.62 × 1,156.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.51x = 2,734,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,680.38/1,714.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.03

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