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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.44, 2,360.91 and 1,121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.44, 2,360.91 and 1,121.02 is: 1,547.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.44 : 2,360.91 = 1,121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.44/2,360.91 = 1,121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.44x = 2,360.91 × 1,121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.44x = 2,646,627.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,627.33/1,710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.34

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