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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.77, 2,369.21 and 1,008.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.77, 2,369.21 and 1,008.63 is: 1,391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.77 : 2,369.21 = 1,008.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.77/2,369.21 = 1,008.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.77x = 2,369.21 × 1,008.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.77x = 2,389,651.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,651.24/1,716.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.95

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