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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.52, 2,370.76 and 1,010.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.52, 2,370.76 and 1,010.14 is: 1,393.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.52 : 2,370.76 = 1,010.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.52/2,370.76 = 1,010.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.52x = 2,370.76 × 1,010.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.52x = 2,394,799.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,799.51/1,718.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.52

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