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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.76, 2,366.39 and 1,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.76, 2,366.39 and 1,016 is: 1,402.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.76 : 2,366.39 = 1,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.76/2,366.39 = 1,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.76x = 2,366.39 × 1,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.76x = 2,404,252.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,252.24/1,714.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.09

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