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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.13, 2,360.41 and 1,150.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.13, 2,360.41 and 1,150.61 is: 1,587.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.13 : 2,360.41 = 1,150.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.13/2,360.41 = 1,150.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.13x = 2,360.41 × 1,150.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.13x = 2,715,896.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,896.67/1,711.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.20

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