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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.43, 2,567.80 and 724.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.43, 2,567.80 and 724.48 is: 1,086.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.43 : 2,567.80 = 724.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.43/2,567.80 = 724.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.43x = 2,567.80 × 724.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.43x = 1,860,314.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,314.23/1,711.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.99

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