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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.22, 2,566.53 and 737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.22, 2,566.53 and 737.40 is: 1,105.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.22 : 2,566.53 = 737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.22/2,566.53 = 737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.22x = 2,566.53 × 737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.22x = 1,892,555.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,555.54/1,711.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.97

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