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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.74, 2,370.58 and 1,089.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.74, 2,370.58 and 1,089.37 is: 1,502.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.74 : 2,370.58 = 1,089.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.74/2,370.58 = 1,089.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.74x = 2,370.58 × 1,089.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.74x = 2,582,438.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,438.73/1,718.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.52

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