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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710, 2,564.18 and 1,124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710, 2,564.18 and 1,124.97 is: 1,686.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710 : 2,564.18 = 1,124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710/2,564.18 = 1,124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710x = 2,564.18 × 1,124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710x = 2,884,619.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,619.95/1,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.91

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