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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718, 2,371.11 and 1,019.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718, 2,371.11 and 1,019.24 is: 1,406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718 : 2,371.11 = 1,019.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718/2,371.11 = 1,019.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718x = 2,371.11 × 1,019.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718x = 2,416,730.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,730.16/1,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.71

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