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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.70, 2,360.76 and 924.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.70, 2,360.76 and 924.75 is: 1,276.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.70 : 2,360.76 = 924.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.70/2,360.76 = 924.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.70x = 2,360.76 × 924.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.70x = 2,183,112.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,112.81/1,710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.15

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