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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.40, 2,362.71 and 1,082.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.40, 2,362.71 and 1,082.46 is: 1,494.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.40 : 2,362.71 = 1,082.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.40/2,362.71 = 1,082.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.40x = 2,362.71 × 1,082.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.40x = 2,557,539.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,539.07/1,711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.42

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