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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.36, 2,565.54 and 1,059.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.36, 2,565.54 and 1,059.12 is: 1,588.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.36 : 2,565.54 = 1,059.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.36/2,565.54 = 1,059.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.36x = 2,565.54 × 1,059.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.36x = 2,717,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717,214.72/1,710.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.68

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