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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.02, 2,371.11 and 1,055.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.02, 2,371.11 and 1,055.02 is: 1,456.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.02 : 2,371.11 = 1,055.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.02/2,371.11 = 1,055.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.02x = 2,371.11 × 1,055.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.02x = 2,501,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,568.47/1,718.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.08

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