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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.91, 2,568.71 and 1,130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.91, 2,568.71 and 1,130.95 is: 1,695.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.91 : 2,568.71 = 1,130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.91/2,568.71 = 1,130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.91x = 2,568.71 × 1,130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.91x = 2,905,082.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,082.57/1,712.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.99

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