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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.08, 2,369.41 and 1,053.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.08, 2,369.41 and 1,053.82 is: 1,454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.08 : 2,369.41 = 1,053.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.08/2,369.41 = 1,053.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.08x = 2,369.41 × 1,053.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.08x = 2,496,931.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,931.65/1,717.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.17

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