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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.55, 2,360.56 and 924.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.55, 2,360.56 and 924.60 is: 1,275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.55 : 2,360.56 = 924.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.55/2,360.56 = 924.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.55x = 2,360.56 × 924.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.55x = 2,182,568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,568.77/1,710.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.94

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