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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.60, 2,369.04 and 1,096.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.60, 2,369.04 and 1,096.48 is: 1,512.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.60 : 2,369.04 = 1,096.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.60/2,369.04 = 1,096.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.60x = 2,369.04 × 1,096.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.60x = 2,597,604.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,604.98/1,717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.35

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