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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.47, 2,370.69 and 1,129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.47, 2,370.69 and 1,129.62 is: 1,560.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.47 : 2,370.69 = 1,129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.47/2,370.69 = 1,129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.47x = 2,370.69 × 1,129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.47x = 2,677,978.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,978.84/1,716.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.17

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