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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.04, 2,359.72 and 1,244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.04, 2,359.72 and 1,244.48 is: 1,716.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.04 : 2,359.72 = 1,244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.04/2,359.72 = 1,244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.04x = 2,359.72 × 1,244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.04x = 2,936,624.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936,624.35/1,711.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.28

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