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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.80, 2,366.46 and 1,007.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.80, 2,366.46 and 1,007.19 is: 1,389.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.80 : 2,366.46 = 1,007.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.80/2,366.46 = 1,007.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.80x = 2,366.46 × 1,007.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.80x = 2,383,474.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,474.85/1,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.94

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