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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.30, 2,576.46 and 1,131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.30, 2,576.46 and 1,131.14 is: 1,699.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.30 : 2,576.46 = 1,131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.30/2,576.46 = 1,131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.30x = 2,576.46 × 1,131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.30x = 2,914,324.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,324.08/1,715.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.02

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