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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.79, 2,366.11 and 1,006.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.79, 2,366.11 and 1,006.72 is: 1,389.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.79 : 2,366.11 = 1,006.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.79/2,366.11 = 1,006.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.79x = 2,366.11 × 1,006.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.79x = 2,382,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,005.60/1,714.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.09

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