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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.14, 2,368.40 and 1,127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.14, 2,368.40 and 1,127.46 is: 1,555.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.14 : 2,368.40 = 1,127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.14/2,368.40 = 1,127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.14x = 2,368.40 × 1,127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.14x = 2,670,270.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,270.63/1,717.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.07

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