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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.93, 2,373.36 and 1,056.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.93, 2,373.36 and 1,056.67 is: 1,458.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.93 : 2,373.36 = 1,056.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.93/2,373.36 = 1,056.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.93x = 2,373.36 × 1,056.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.93x = 2,507,858.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,858.31/1,718.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.96

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