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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.01, 2,564.37 and 832.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.01, 2,564.37 and 832.90 is: 1,249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.01 : 2,564.37 = 832.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.01/2,564.37 = 832.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.01x = 2,564.37 × 832.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.01x = 2,135,863.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,863.77/1,710.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.04

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