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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.80, 2,451.90 and 711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.80, 2,451.90 and 711.20 is: 1,066.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.80 : 2,451.90 = 711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.80/2,451.90 = 711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.80x = 2,451.90 × 711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.80x = 1,743,791.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,791.28/1,635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.02

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