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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.84, 2,566.28 and 1,129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.84, 2,566.28 and 1,129.56 is: 1,694.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.84 : 2,566.28 = 1,129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.84/2,566.28 = 1,129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.84x = 2,566.28 × 1,129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.84x = 2,898,767.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,767.24/1,710.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.35

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