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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.08, 2,359.32 and 1,120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.08, 2,359.32 and 1,120.96 is: 1,546.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.08 : 2,359.32 = 1,120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.08/2,359.32 = 1,120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.08x = 2,359.32 × 1,120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.08x = 2,644,703.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,703.35/1,710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.54

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