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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.63, 2,369.60 and 1,054.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.63, 2,369.60 and 1,054.38 is: 1,455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.63 : 2,369.60 = 1,054.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.63/2,369.60 = 1,054.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.63x = 2,369.60 × 1,054.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.63x = 2,498,453.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,453.58/1,716.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.44

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