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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.08, 2,368.37 and 1,086.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.08, 2,368.37 and 1,086.65 is: 1,499.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.08 : 2,368.37 = 1,086.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.08/2,368.37 = 1,086.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.08x = 2,368.37 × 1,086.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.08x = 2,573,571.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,571.99/1,716.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.68

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