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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.54, 2,361.42 and 1,185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.54, 2,361.42 and 1,185.66 is: 1,636.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.54 : 2,361.42 = 1,185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.54/2,361.42 = 1,185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.54x = 2,361.42 × 1,185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.54x = 2,799,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,841.24/1,710.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.82

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