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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.29, 2,371.06 and 1,055.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.29, 2,371.06 and 1,055.17 is: 1,456.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.29 : 2,371.06 = 1,055.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.29/2,371.06 = 1,055.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.29x = 2,371.06 × 1,055.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.29x = 2,501,871.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,871.38/1,718.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.02

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