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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.55, 2,371.66 and 1,277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.55, 2,371.66 and 1,277.42 is: 1,763.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.55 : 2,371.66 = 1,277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.55/2,371.66 = 1,277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.55x = 2,371.66 × 1,277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.55x = 3,029,587.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,587.67/1,717.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.91

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