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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.84, 2,369.40 and 1,018.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.84, 2,369.40 and 1,018.32 is: 1,405.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.84 : 2,369.40 = 1,018.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.84/2,369.40 = 1,018.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.84x = 2,369.40 × 1,018.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.84x = 2,412,807.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,807.41/1,716.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.38

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