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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.64, 2,364.15 and 1,190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.64, 2,364.15 and 1,190.76 is: 1,640.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.64 : 2,364.15 = 1,190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.64/2,364.15 = 1,190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.64x = 2,364.15 × 1,190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.64x = 2,815,135.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815,135.25/1,715.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.87

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