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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.85, 2,369.72 and 1,045.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.85, 2,369.72 and 1,045.86 is: 1,442.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.85 : 2,369.72 = 1,045.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.85/2,369.72 = 1,045.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.85x = 2,369.72 × 1,045.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.85x = 2,478,395.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,395.36/1,717.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.73

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