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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.52, 2,359.66 and 1,151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.52, 2,359.66 and 1,151.02 is: 1,587.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.52 : 2,359.66 = 1,151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.52/2,359.66 = 1,151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.52x = 2,359.66 × 1,151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.52x = 2,716,015.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,015.85/1,710.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.83

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