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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.65, 2,371.30 and 1,019.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.65, 2,371.30 and 1,019.89 is: 1,407.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.65 : 2,371.30 = 1,019.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.65/2,371.30 = 1,019.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.65x = 2,371.30 × 1,019.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.65x = 2,418,465.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,465.16/1,718.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.19

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