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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.36, 2,562.96 and 1,160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.36, 2,562.96 and 1,160.64 is: 1,739.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.36 : 2,562.96 = 1,160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.36/2,562.96 = 1,160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.36x = 2,562.96 × 1,160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.36x = 2,974,673.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,673.89/1,710.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.21

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