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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.02, 2,568.15 and 1,063.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.02, 2,568.15 and 1,063.02 is: 1,595.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.02 : 2,568.15 = 1,063.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.02/2,568.15 = 1,063.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.02x = 2,568.15 × 1,063.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.02x = 2,729,994.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,994.81/1,711.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.54

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