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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.44, 2,366.82 and 1,052.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.44, 2,366.82 and 1,052.56 is: 1,452.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.44 : 2,366.82 = 1,052.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.44/2,366.82 = 1,052.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.44x = 2,366.82 × 1,052.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.44x = 2,491,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,220.06/1,715.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.23

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