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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.54, 2,366.60 and 1,051.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.54, 2,366.60 and 1,051.29 is: 1,451.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.54 : 2,366.60 = 1,051.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.54/2,366.60 = 1,051.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.54x = 2,366.60 × 1,051.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.54x = 2,487,982.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,982.91/1,714.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.11

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