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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.88, 2,367.92 and 1,007.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.88, 2,367.92 and 1,007.59 is: 1,390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.88 : 2,367.92 = 1,007.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.88/2,367.92 = 1,007.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.88x = 2,367.92 × 1,007.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.88x = 2,385,892.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,892.51/1,715.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.48

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