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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.06, 2,367.32 and 1,155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.06, 2,367.32 and 1,155.81 is: 1,594.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.06 : 2,367.32 = 1,155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.06/2,367.32 = 1,155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.06x = 2,367.32 × 1,155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.06x = 2,736,166.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,166.35/1,716.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.45

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