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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.38, 2,565.95 and 1,016.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.38, 2,565.95 and 1,016.25 is: 1,524.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.38 : 2,565.95 = 1,016.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.38/2,565.95 = 1,016.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.38x = 2,565.95 × 1,016.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.38x = 2,607,631.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,631.98/1,710.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.59

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