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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.56, 2,364.48 and 1,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.56, 2,364.48 and 1,125.60 is: 1,552.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.56 : 2,364.48 = 1,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.56/2,364.48 = 1,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.56x = 2,364.48 × 1,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.56x = 2,661,458.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,458.69/1,714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.27

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