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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.36, 2,567.38 and 541.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.36, 2,567.38 and 541.54 is: 812.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.36 : 2,567.38 = 541.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.36/2,567.38 = 541.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.36x = 2,567.38 × 541.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.36x = 1,390,338.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,338.97/1,711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.42

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