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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.10, 2,566.92 and 737.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.10, 2,566.92 and 737.21 is: 1,105.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.10 : 2,566.92 = 737.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.10/2,566.92 = 737.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.10x = 2,566.92 × 737.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.10x = 1,892,359.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,359.09/1,711.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.93

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