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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.52, 2,363.94 and 1,154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.52, 2,363.94 and 1,154.58 is: 1,593.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.52 : 2,363.94 = 1,154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.52/2,363.94 = 1,154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.52x = 2,363.94 × 1,154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.52x = 2,729,357.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,357.85/1,712.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.77

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