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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.68, 2,567.64 and 889.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.68, 2,567.64 and 889.55 is: 1,335.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.68 : 2,567.64 = 889.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.68/2,567.64 = 889.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.68x = 2,567.64 × 889.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.68x = 2,284,031.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,031.32/1,710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.16

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