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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.76, 2,367.54 and 1,191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.76, 2,367.54 and 1,191.96 is: 1,644.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.76 : 2,367.54 = 1,191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.76/2,367.54 = 1,191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.76x = 2,367.54 × 1,191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.76x = 2,822,012.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,012.98/1,715.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.76

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