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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.27, 2,368.02 and 1,157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.27, 2,368.02 and 1,157.76 is: 1,597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.27 : 2,368.02 = 1,157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.27/2,368.02 = 1,157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.27x = 2,368.02 × 1,157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.27x = 2,741,598.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,598.84/1,716.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.42

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