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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.98, 2,369.60 and 1,055.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.98, 2,369.60 and 1,055.19 is: 1,455.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.98 : 2,369.60 = 1,055.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.98/2,369.60 = 1,055.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.98x = 2,369.60 × 1,055.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.98x = 2,500,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,372.95/1,717.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.41

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