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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.04, 2,566.78 and 762.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.04, 2,566.78 and 762.26 is: 1,143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.04 : 2,566.78 = 762.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.04/2,566.78 = 762.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.04x = 2,566.78 × 762.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.04x = 1,956,538.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,538.98/1,711.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.48

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