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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.47, 2,564.68 and 831.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.47, 2,564.68 and 831.24 is: 1,246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.47 : 2,564.68 = 831.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.47/2,564.68 = 831.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.47x = 2,564.68 × 831.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.47x = 2,131,864.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,864.60/1,710.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.36

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