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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.70, 2,361.78 and 1,122.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.70, 2,361.78 and 1,122.26 is: 1,549.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.70 : 2,361.78 = 1,122.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.70/2,361.78 = 1,122.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.70x = 2,361.78 × 1,122.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.70x = 2,650,528.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,528.27/1,710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.38

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