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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.53, 2,369.42 and 1,157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.53, 2,369.42 and 1,157.82 is: 1,597.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.53 : 2,369.42 = 1,157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.53/2,369.42 = 1,157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.53x = 2,369.42 × 1,157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.53x = 2,743,344.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743,344.23/1,717.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.27

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