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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.46, 2,568.61 and 1,190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.46, 2,568.61 and 1,190.92 is: 1,786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.46 : 2,568.61 = 1,190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.46/2,568.61 = 1,190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.46x = 2,568.61 × 1,190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.46x = 3,059,009.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,009.02/1,712.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.32

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