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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.43, 2,367.90 and 1,053.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.43, 2,367.90 and 1,053.04 is: 1,452.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.43 : 2,367.90 = 1,053.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.43/2,367.90 = 1,053.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.43x = 2,367.90 × 1,053.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.43x = 2,493,493.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,493.42/1,716.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.72

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