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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.89, 2,361.03 and 924.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.89, 2,361.03 and 924.94 is: 1,276.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.89 : 2,361.03 = 924.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.89/2,361.03 = 924.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.89x = 2,361.03 × 924.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.89x = 2,183,805.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,805.19/1,710.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.41

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