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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.55, 2,366.76 and 1,244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.55, 2,366.76 and 1,244.63 is: 1,715.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.55 : 2,366.76 = 1,244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.55/2,366.76 = 1,244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.55x = 2,366.76 × 1,244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.55x = 2,945,740.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,740.50/1,717.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.08

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