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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.66, 2,358.42 and 1,239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.66, 2,358.42 and 1,239.24 is: 1,708.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.66 : 2,358.42 = 1,239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.66/2,358.42 = 1,239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.66x = 2,358.42 × 1,239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.66x = 2,922,648.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,648.40/1,710.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.49

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