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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.98, 2,576.94 and 1,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.98, 2,576.94 and 1,190.40 is: 1,785.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.98 : 2,576.94 = 1,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.98/2,576.94 = 1,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.98x = 2,576.94 × 1,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.98x = 3,067,589.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,589.38/1,717.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.58

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