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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.52, 2,369.48 and 1,053.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.52, 2,369.48 and 1,053.23 is: 1,453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.52 : 2,369.48 = 1,053.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.52/2,369.48 = 1,053.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.52x = 2,369.48 × 1,053.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.52x = 2,495,590.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,590.31/1,717.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.02

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