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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.14, 2,566.68 and 556.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.14, 2,566.68 and 556.89 is: 835.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.14 : 2,566.68 = 556.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.14/2,566.68 = 556.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.14x = 2,566.68 × 556.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.14x = 1,429,358.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,358.43/1,711.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.33

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