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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.92, 2,369.34 and 1,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.92, 2,369.34 and 1,018.28 is: 1,405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.92 : 2,369.34 = 1,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.92/2,369.34 = 1,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.92x = 2,369.34 × 1,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.92x = 2,412,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,651.54/1,716.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.22

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