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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.34, 2,369.76 and 1,009.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.34, 2,369.76 and 1,009.14 is: 1,392.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.34 : 2,369.76 = 1,009.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.34/2,369.76 = 1,009.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.34x = 2,369.76 × 1,009.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.34x = 2,391,419.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,419.61/1,717.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.51

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