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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.12, 2,562.37 and 722.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.12, 2,562.37 and 722.12 is: 1,082.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.12 : 2,562.37 = 722.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.12/2,562.37 = 722.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.12x = 2,562.37 × 722.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.12x = 1,850,343.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,343.23/1,710.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.00

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