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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.80, 2,371.84 and 1,055.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.80, 2,371.84 and 1,055.54 is: 1,456.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.80 : 2,371.84 = 1,055.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.80/2,371.84 = 1,055.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.80x = 2,371.84 × 1,055.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.80x = 2,503,571.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,571.99/1,718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.58

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