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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.93, 2,568.02 and 889.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.93, 2,568.02 and 889.80 is: 1,335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.93 : 2,568.02 = 889.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.93/2,568.02 = 889.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.93x = 2,568.02 × 889.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.93x = 2,285,024.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,024.20/1,710.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.55

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