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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.95, 2,358.99 and 1,120.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.95, 2,358.99 and 1,120.46 is: 1,544.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.95 : 2,358.99 = 1,120.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.95/2,358.99 = 1,120.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.95x = 2,358.99 × 1,120.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.95x = 2,643,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,142.14/1,710.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.84

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