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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.95, 2,369.39 and 1,009.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.95, 2,369.39 and 1,009.26 is: 1,392.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.95 : 2,369.39 = 1,009.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.95/2,369.39 = 1,009.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.95x = 2,369.39 × 1,009.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.95x = 2,391,325.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,325.51/1,716.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.78

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