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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.68, 2,361.48 and 1,089.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.68, 2,361.48 and 1,089.68 is: 1,504.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.68 : 2,361.48 = 1,089.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.68/2,361.48 = 1,089.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.68x = 2,361.48 × 1,089.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.68x = 2,573,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,257.53/1,710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.23

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