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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.28, 2,357.28 and 1,179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.28, 2,357.28 and 1,179.36 is: 1,626.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.28 : 2,357.28 = 1,179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.28/2,357.28 = 1,179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.28x = 2,357.28 × 1,179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.28x = 2,780,081.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,081.74/1,709.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.46

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