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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.09, 2,567.70 and 737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.09, 2,567.70 and 737.20 is: 1,106.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.09 : 2,567.70 = 737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.09/2,567.70 = 737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.09x = 2,567.70 × 737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.09x = 1,892,908.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,908.44/1,711.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.26

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