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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.23, 2,360.87 and 1,080.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.23, 2,360.87 and 1,080.66 is: 1,490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.23 : 2,360.87 = 1,080.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.23/2,360.87 = 1,080.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.23x = 2,360.87 × 1,080.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.23x = 2,551,292.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,292.37/1,711.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.91

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