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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.91, 2,366.31 and 1,006.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.91, 2,366.31 and 1,006.48 is: 1,388.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.91 : 2,366.31 = 1,006.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.91/2,366.31 = 1,006.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.91x = 2,366.31 × 1,006.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.91x = 2,381,637.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,637.11/1,714.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.79

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