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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717, 2,570.64 and 1,130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717, 2,570.64 and 1,130.24 is: 1,692.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717 : 2,570.64 = 1,130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717/2,570.64 = 1,130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717x = 2,570.64 × 1,130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717x = 2,905,440.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,440.15/1,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.16

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