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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.62, 2,368.68 and 1,008.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.62, 2,368.68 and 1,008.27 is: 1,391.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.62 : 2,368.68 = 1,008.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.62/2,368.68 = 1,008.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.62x = 2,368.68 × 1,008.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.62x = 2,388,268.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,268.98/1,716.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.27

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