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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.18, 2,565.40 and 737.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.18, 2,565.40 and 737.96 is: 1,106.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.18 : 2,565.40 = 737.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.18/2,565.40 = 737.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.18x = 2,565.40 × 737.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.18x = 1,893,161.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,161.65/1,711.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.35

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