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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.49, 2,369.03 and 1,150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.49, 2,369.03 and 1,150.35 is: 1,586.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.49 : 2,369.03 = 1,150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.49/2,369.03 = 1,150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.49x = 2,369.03 × 1,150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.49x = 2,725,207.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,207.91/1,717.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.74

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