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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.91, 2,366.49 and 1,006.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.91, 2,366.49 and 1,006.66 is: 1,389.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.91 : 2,366.49 = 1,006.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.91/2,366.49 = 1,006.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.91x = 2,366.49 × 1,006.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.91x = 2,382,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,250.82/1,714.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.14

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