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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.32, 2,370.36 and 1,193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.32, 2,370.36 and 1,193.44 is: 1,646.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.32 : 2,370.36 = 1,193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.32/2,370.36 = 1,193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.32x = 2,370.36 × 1,193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.32x = 2,828,882.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,882.44/1,718.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.31

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