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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.14, 2,484.39 and 1,135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.14, 2,484.39 and 1,135.56 is: 1,702.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.14 : 2,484.39 = 1,135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.14/2,484.39 = 1,135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.14x = 2,484.39 × 1,135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.14x = 2,821,173.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,173.91/1,657.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.44

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