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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.39, 2,368.74 and 1,127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.39, 2,368.74 and 1,127.71 is: 1,555.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.39 : 2,368.74 = 1,127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.39/2,368.74 = 1,127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.39x = 2,368.74 × 1,127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.39x = 2,671,251.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,251.79/1,717.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.41

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