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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.48, 2,577.72 and 1,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.48, 2,577.72 and 1,034.32 is: 1,551.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.48 : 2,577.72 = 1,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.48/2,577.72 = 1,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.48x = 2,577.72 × 1,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.48x = 2,666,187.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,187.35/1,718.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.48

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