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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.59, 2,563.25 and 1,191.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.59, 2,563.25 and 1,191.65 is: 1,785.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.59 : 2,563.25 = 1,191.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.59/2,563.25 = 1,191.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.59x = 2,563.25 × 1,191.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.59x = 3,054,478.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,478.09/1,710.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.63

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