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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.54, 2,365.28 and 1,015.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.54, 2,365.28 and 1,015.50 is: 1,400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.54 : 2,365.28 = 1,015.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.54/2,365.28 = 1,015.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.54x = 2,365.28 × 1,015.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.54x = 2,401,941.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,941.84/1,714.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.92

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