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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.49, 2,360.47 and 924.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.49, 2,360.47 and 924.53 is: 1,275.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.49 : 2,360.47 = 924.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.49/2,360.47 = 924.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.49x = 2,360.47 × 924.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.49x = 2,182,325.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,325.33/1,710.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.85

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