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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.51, 2,365.99 and 1,015.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.51, 2,365.99 and 1,015.75 is: 1,401.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.51 : 2,365.99 = 1,015.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.51/2,365.99 = 1,015.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.51x = 2,365.99 × 1,015.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.51x = 2,403,254.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,254.34/1,714.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.71

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