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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.33, 2,567.38 and 541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.33, 2,567.38 and 541.40 is: 812.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.33 : 2,567.38 = 541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.33/2,567.38 = 541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.33x = 2,567.38 × 541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.33x = 1,389,980.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,980.80/1,711.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.22

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