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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.32, 2,361.21 and 1,039.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.32, 2,361.21 and 1,039.11 is: 1,433.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.32 : 2,361.21 = 1,039.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.32/2,361.21 = 1,039.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.32x = 2,361.21 × 1,039.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.32x = 2,453,544.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,544.17/1,711.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.72

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