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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.14, 2,571.52 and 1,017.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.14, 2,571.52 and 1,017.93 is: 1,529.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.14 : 2,571.52 = 1,017.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.14/2,571.52 = 1,017.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.14x = 2,571.52 × 1,017.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.14x = 2,617,631.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,631.24/1,711.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.76

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