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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.38, 2,371.32 and 1,010.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.38, 2,371.32 and 1,010.23 is: 1,394.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.38 : 2,371.32 = 1,010.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.38/2,371.32 = 1,010.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.38x = 2,371.32 × 1,010.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.38x = 2,395,578.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,578.60/1,718.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.09

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