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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.77, 2,372.34 and 1,089.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.77, 2,372.34 and 1,089.67 is: 1,504.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.77 : 2,372.34 = 1,089.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.77/2,372.34 = 1,089.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.77x = 2,372.34 × 1,089.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.77x = 2,585,067.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,067.73/1,718.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.02

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