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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.26, 2,567.10 and 737.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.26, 2,567.10 and 737.16 is: 1,105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.26 : 2,567.10 = 737.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.26/2,567.10 = 737.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.26x = 2,567.10 × 737.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.26x = 1,892,363.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,363.44/1,711.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.83

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