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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.04, 2,563.52 and 1,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.04, 2,563.52 and 1,060.80 is: 1,589.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.04 : 2,563.52 = 1,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.04/2,563.52 = 1,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.04x = 2,563.52 × 1,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.04x = 2,719,382.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,382.02/1,711.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.32

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