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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.56, 2,565.12 and 540.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.56, 2,565.12 and 540.24 is: 810.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.56 : 2,565.12 = 540.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.56/2,565.12 = 540.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.56x = 2,565.12 × 540.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.56x = 1,385,780.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,780.43/1,710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.13

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