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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.40, 2,567.26 and 1,254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.40, 2,567.26 and 1,254.86 is: 1,882.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.40 : 2,567.26 = 1,254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.40/2,567.26 = 1,254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.40x = 2,567.26 × 1,254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.40x = 3,221,551.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,551.88/1,711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.41

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