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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.55, 2,368.88 and 1,008.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.55, 2,368.88 and 1,008.90 is: 1,392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.55 : 2,368.88 = 1,008.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.55/2,368.88 = 1,008.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.55x = 2,368.88 × 1,008.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.55x = 2,389,963.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,963.03/1,716.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.31

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