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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.40, 2,567.10 and 1,298.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.40, 2,567.10 and 1,298.30 is: 1,947.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.40 : 2,567.10 = 1,298.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.40/2,567.10 = 1,298.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.40x = 2,567.10 × 1,298.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.40x = 3,332,865.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,865.93/1,711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.45

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